- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leoma, TN
Leoma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leoma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470234001940
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leoma Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 538
- students enrolled
Leoma Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470234001940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Leoma Elementary grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 470234001940 · Leoma, TN Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students)
Leoma Elementary grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Leoma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Co Hi
Lawrence Co High School
1,087 students
- South Lawrence
South Lawrence Elementary
624 students
- Summertown Ele
Summertown Elementary
621 students
- E O Coffman Mi
E O Coffman Middle School
586 students
- This school
Leoma Elementary
538 students
- Ethridge Eleme
Ethridge Elementary
516 students
What this shows Leoma Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leoma Elementary compares
Leoma Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,410
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Leoma Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $10,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leoma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lawrence Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summertown Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E O Coffman Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ethridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leoma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leoma Elementary
How many students attend Leoma Elementary?
Leoma Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leoma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leoma Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leoma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leoma Elementary is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Leoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leoma Elementary?
Leoma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Leoma Elementary, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence Co High School (1,087 students), South Lawrence Elementary (624 students), and Summertown Elementary (621 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.