Enrollment
818
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470219000714
John Sevier Middle School — Kingsport, TN
Federal NCES profile for John Sevier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 15
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Sevier Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Sevier Middle School reports 818 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 409 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kingsport spends $12,059 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.2% from local sources (property taxes), 33.7% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Sevier Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,059
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 818 Top 85% in Tennessee — larger than 15% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470219000714
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 409:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.1%
In-school suspensions 181
Out-of-school suspensions 174
Expulsions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingsport, which includes John Sevier Middle School.
$12,059
Per student
-2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 33.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about John Sevier Middle School
How many students attend John Sevier Middle School?
John Sevier Middle School has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingsport, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Sevier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Sevier Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Sevier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Sevier Middle School is White at 72.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Sevier Middle School?
John Sevier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.