- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pikeville, TN
Mary V Wheeler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary V Wheeler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470027000059
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary V Wheeler Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 212
- students enrolled
Mary V Wheeler Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary V Wheeler Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pikeville, TN.
School address
District: Bledsoe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470027000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mary V Wheeler Elementary held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470027000059 · Pikeville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bledsoe County High School (457 students)
Mary V Wheeler Elementary held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.2 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Mary V Wheeler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County High School
457 students
- Pikeville Elem
Pikeville Elementary
383 students
- Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County Middle School
342 students
- This school
Mary V Wheeler Elementary
212 students
- Cecil B Rigsby 176
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
176 students
What this shows Mary V Wheeler Elementary reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary V Wheeler Elementary compares
Mary V Wheeler 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$12,360
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Mary V Wheeler Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bledsoe County reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary V Wheeler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bledsoe County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil B Rigsby Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary V Wheeler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Pikeville
2 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary V Wheeler Elementary
How many students attend Mary V Wheeler Elementary?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pikeville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary V Wheeler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary V Wheeler Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% 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 Mary V Wheeler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary V Wheeler Elementary is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Pikeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary V Wheeler Elementary?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Mary V Wheeler Elementary rank among schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary V Wheeler Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pikeville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bledsoe County?
Besides Mary V Wheeler Elementary, Bledsoe County also operates Bledsoe County High School (457 students), Pikeville Elementary (383 students), and Bledsoe County Middle School (342 students). See the Bledsoe County district page for the complete list.