- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, TN
Jasper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470264000935
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 650
- students enrolled
Jasper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Jasper Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 470264000935 · Jasper, TN Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion Co High School (543 students)
Jasper Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jasper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jasper Elementary School
650 students
- Marion Co High
Marion Co High School
543 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg Elementary
515 students
- Whitwell Eleme
Whitwell Elementary
482 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg High School
416 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
395 students
What this shows Jasper Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper Elementary School compares
Jasper Elementary School 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Jasper Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Marion County reports $10,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jasper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Co High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitwell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Jasper
1 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jasper Elementary School
How many students attend Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, TN. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Jasper, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Jasper Elementary School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Jasper Elementary School, Marion County also operates Marion Co High School (543 students), South Pittsburg Elementary (515 students), and Whitwell Elementary (482 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.