- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rutledge, TN
Joppa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joppa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470144000435
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joppa Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Rutledge · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 404
- students enrolled
Joppa Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joppa Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, TN.
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470144000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Joppa Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470144000435 · Rutledge, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Grainger High School (756 students)
Joppa Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Joppa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grainger High
Grainger High School
756 students
- Washburn Schoo
Washburn School
477 students
- Bean Station E
Bean Station Elementary
437 students
- This school
Joppa Elementary
404 students
- Rutledge Middl
Rutledge Middle School
363 students
- Rutledge Eleme
Rutledge Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Joppa Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joppa Elementary compares
Joppa 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$11,710
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Joppa Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Grainger County reports $11,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joppa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bean Station Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joppa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Rutledge
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joppa Elementary
How many students attend Joppa Elementary?
Joppa Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rutledge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joppa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joppa Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% 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 Joppa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joppa Elementary is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joppa Elementary?
Joppa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Joppa Elementary rank among public schools in Rutledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Joppa Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, 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 Rutledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grainger County?
Besides Joppa Elementary, Grainger County also operates Grainger High School (756 students), Washburn School (477 students), and Bean Station Elementary (437 students). See the Grainger County district page for the complete list.