- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harriman, TN
Midtown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Midtown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470359001480
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midtown Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Harriman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 273
- students enrolled
Midtown Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Harriman, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Midtown Elementary shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 470359001480 · Harriman, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Midtown Elementary shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Midtown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- This school 273
Midtown Elementary
273 students
What this shows Midtown Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midtown Elementary compares
Midtown Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,003
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Midtown Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midtown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midtown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Harriman
3 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midtown Elementary
How many students attend Midtown Elementary?
Midtown Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harriman, TN. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% 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 Midtown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Midtown Elementary is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Harriman, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midtown Elementary?
Midtown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Midtown Elementary rank among schools in Harriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Harriman, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harriman on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Midtown Elementary, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.