- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesborough, TN
Jonesborough Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jonesborough Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470438001760
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesborough Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jonesborough · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 485
- students enrolled
Jonesborough Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesborough Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
485 on latest CCD 470438001760 · Jonesborough, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jonesborough Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Boone H
Daniel Boone High School
1,145 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett High School
1,122 students
- Boones Creek E
Boones Creek Elementary School
823 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
704 students
- University Sch
University School
635 students
- This school
Jonesborough Elementary
485 students
What this shows Jonesborough Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonesborough Elementary compares
Jonesborough Elementary vs Tennessee and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$11,306
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 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Washington County reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonesborough Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Crockett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| University School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesborough Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Jonesborough
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonesborough Elementary
How many students attend Jonesborough Elementary?
Jonesborough Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesborough, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesborough Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesborough Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesborough Elementary?
Jonesborough Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Jonesborough Elementary rank among public schools in Jonesborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesborough Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, 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 Jonesborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Jonesborough Elementary, Washington County also operates Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students), David Crockett High School (1,122 students), and Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.