- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tullahoma, TN
Jack T Farrar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jack T Farrar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470420001713
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack T Farrar Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 337
- students enrolled
Jack T Farrar Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack T Farrar Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jack T Farrar Elementary held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 470420001713 · Tullahoma, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 14:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tullahoma High School (1,072 students)
Jack T Farrar Elementary held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jack T Farrar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tullahoma High
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- East Lincoln E
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- Robert E Lee E
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- East Middle Sc 420
East Middle School
420 students
- West Middle Sc 383
West Middle School
383 students
- This school 337
Jack T Farrar Elementary
337 students
What this shows Jack T Farrar Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack T Farrar Elementary compares
Jack T Farrar Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Jack T Farrar Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack T Farrar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack T Farrar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Tullahoma
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack T Farrar Elementary
How many students attend Jack T Farrar Elementary?
Jack T Farrar Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack T Farrar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack T Farrar Elementary is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Jack T Farrar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jack T Farrar Elementary is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack T Farrar Elementary?
Jack T Farrar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Jack T Farrar Elementary rank among schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack T Farrar Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides Jack T Farrar Elementary, Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students), East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), and Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.