- Enrollment
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingsport, TN
John Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470219002216
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 506
- students enrolled
John Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470219002216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
John Adams Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 470219002216 · Kingsport, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students)
John Adams Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
John Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobyns - Benne
Dobyns - Bennett High School
2,315 students
- Ross N. Robins 918
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
918 students
- John Sevier Mi 818
John Sevier Middle School
818 students
- Andrew Johnson 558
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
558 students
- George Washing 514
George Washington Elementary School
514 students
- This school 506
John Adams Elementary School
506 students
What this shows John Adams Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams Elementary School compares
John Adams 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,027
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, John Adams Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Kingsport reports $12,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobyns - Bennett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross N. Robinson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sevier Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingsport
2 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Elementary School
How many students attend John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Adams Elementary School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams Elementary School?
John Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 John Adams Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsport?
Besides John Adams Elementary School, Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students), Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students), and John Sevier Middle School (818 students). See the Kingsport district page for the complete list.