Enrollment
487
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470159002220 Charter school
Ivy Academy Inc. — Soddy Daisy, TN
Federal NCES profile for Ivy Academy Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ivy Academy Inc. compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ivy Academy Inc. reports 487 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 244 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton County spends $12,591 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.2% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 21.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ivy Academy Inc. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,591
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
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.
Overview
Enrollment 487 Top 53% in Tennessee — larger than 47% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470159002220
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 244:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.5%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes Ivy Academy Inc..
$12,591
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 66.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ivy Academy Inc.
How many students attend Ivy Academy Inc.?
Ivy Academy Inc. has 487 students enrolled. It is a other school in Soddy Daisy, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivy Academy Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivy Academy Inc. is 13.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Soddy Daisy, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivy Academy Inc.?
Ivy Academy Inc. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.