- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soddy Daisy, TN
Ivy Academy Inc.
Federal NCES profile for Ivy Academy Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159002220Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivy Academy Inc. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Soddy Daisy · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 487
- students enrolled
Ivy Academy Inc. has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Academy Inc. ranks #2 of 4 schools in Soddy Daisy, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Ivy Academy Inc. grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 470159002220 · Soddy Daisy, TN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
487 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Ivy Academy Inc. grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ivy Academy Inc. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school 487
Ivy Academy Inc.
487 students
What this shows Ivy Academy Inc. reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ivy Academy Inc. compares
Ivy Academy Inc. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Ivy Academy Inc. is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ivy Academy Inc. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ivy Academy Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Soddy Daisy
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ivy Academy Inc.
How many students attend Ivy Academy Inc.?
Ivy Academy Inc. has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soddy Daisy, TN. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Academy Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Academy Inc. is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivy Academy Inc.?
The largest demographic group at Ivy Academy Inc. is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Soddy Daisy, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivy Academy Inc.?
Ivy Academy Inc. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ivy Academy Inc. rank among schools in Soddy Daisy?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivy Academy Inc. ranks #2 of 4 schools in Soddy Daisy, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Soddy Daisy on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Ivy Academy Inc., Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.