- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jasper, TN
Jasper Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470264001850
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 395
- students enrolled
Jasper Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Jasper Middle School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 470264001850 · Jasper, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (650 students)
Jasper Middle School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jasper Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
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
- This school
Jasper Middle School
395 students
What this shows Jasper Middle School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper Middle School compares
Jasper Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Jasper Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitwell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Jasper
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jasper Middle School
How many students attend Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jasper, TN. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% 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 Jasper Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Jasper, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jasper Middle School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Marion County also operates Jasper Elementary School (650 students), Marion Co High School (543 students), and South Pittsburg Elementary (515 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.