- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsport, TN
Miller Perry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Miller Perry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470399001646
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Perry Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 225
- students enrolled
Miller Perry Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Perry Elementary ranks #1 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
District: Sullivan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470399001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Miller Perry Elementary held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470399001646 · Kingsport, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ridge High School (1,612 students)
Miller Perry Elementary held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Miller Perry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ridge Hig
West Ridge High School
1,612 students
- Sullivan East
Sullivan East High School
816 students
- Sullivan Heigh 630
Sullivan Heights Middle School
630 students
- Holston Elemen 605
Holston Elementary
605 students
- Sullivan Centr 604
Sullivan Central Middle School
604 students
- This school 225
Miller Perry Elementary
225 students
What this shows Miller Perry Elementary reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Perry Elementary compares
Miller Perry 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 8% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$11,468
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Miller Perry Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sullivan County reports $11,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Perry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Perry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Kingsport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ketron Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 13:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Perry Elementary
How many students attend Miller Perry Elementary?
Miller Perry Elementary has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Perry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Perry Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 35% 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 Miller Perry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Miller Perry Elementary is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Perry Elementary?
Miller Perry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Miller Perry Elementary rank among schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Perry Elementary ranks #1 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan County?
Besides Miller Perry Elementary, Sullivan County also operates West Ridge High School (1,612 students), Sullivan East High School (816 students), and Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students). See the Sullivan County district page for the complete list.