Enrollment
1,029
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470015401547
Lakeland Elementary School — Lakeland, TN
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
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)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakeland Elementary School reports 1,029 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 515 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakeland spends $12,571 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.9% from local sources (property taxes), 42.1% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), 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 Lakeland Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 92% | — | — |
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,571
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 515 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,029 Top 92% in Tennessee — larger than 8% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470015401547
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 12.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 515:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.6%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland, which includes Lakeland Elementary School.
$12,571
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 42.1%
Federal 23.0%
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
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lakeland, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% 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 Lakeland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Elementary School is White at 58.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lakeland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Elementary School?
Lakeland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) 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.