- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knoxville, TN
L N Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for L N Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470222002269
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L N Stem Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 14
- high schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 588
- students enrolled
L N Stem Academy has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L N Stem Academy ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222002269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
L N Stem Academy held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470222002269 · Knoxville, TN High · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
L N Stem Academy held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
L N Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school 588
L N Stem Academy
588 students
What this shows L N Stem Academy reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How L N Stem Academy compares
L N Stem Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,187
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, L N Stem Academy is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L N Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L N Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Knoxville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Farragut High School
Standard public school
2,073 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bearden High School
Standard public school
1,963 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Academy
Standard public school
1,916 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West High School
Standard public school
1,474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Karns High School
Standard public school
1,365 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about L N Stem Academy
How many students attend L N Stem Academy?
L N Stem Academy has 588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L N Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at L N Stem Academy is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L N Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at L N Stem Academy is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L N Stem Academy?
L N Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 L N Stem Academy rank among high schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, L N Stem Academy ranks #2 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides L N Stem Academy, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.