Enrollment
416
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesborough, TN
Jonesborough Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesborough Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470438001761
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesborough Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Jonesborough · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 416
- students enrolled
Jonesborough Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesborough Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonesborough Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonesborough Middle School
Jonesborough Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jonesborough, Tennessee, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jonesborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sulphur Springs Elementary (364 students): Jonesborough Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14:1).
Washington County also operates Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students) and David Crockett High School (1,122 students) alongside Jonesborough Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jonesborough Middle School compares
Jonesborough Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$10,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Jonesborough Middle School.
$10,021
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.2%
State 42.7%
Federal 16.2%
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.
How Jonesborough Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Crockett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| University School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesborough Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 elementary schools in Jonesborough
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jonesborough Middle School
How many students attend Jonesborough Middle School?
Jonesborough Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesborough, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesborough Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesborough Middle School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesborough Middle School?
Jonesborough Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jonesborough Middle School rank among public schools in Jonesborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesborough Middle School ranks #5 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.
Is Jonesborough Middle School a good school?
Jonesborough Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Jonesborough Middle School, 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.
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