- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morristown, TN
John Hay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Hay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470000101930
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hay Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 269
- students enrolled
John Hay Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hay Elementary ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
John Hay Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 470000101930 · Morristown, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
John Hay Elementary held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
John Hay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- This school 269
John Hay Elementary
269 students
What this shows John Hay Elementary reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hay Elementary compares
John Hay 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$10,596
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, John Hay Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Hay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Morristown
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Hay Elementary
How many students attend John Hay Elementary?
John Hay Elementary has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hay Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% 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 John Hay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Hay Elementary is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hay Elementary?
John Hay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hay Elementary rank among public schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hay Elementary ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Morristown, 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 Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides John Hay Elementary, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Morristown West High (1,458 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (647 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.