- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sevierville, TN
New Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470378001551
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Center Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Sevierville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 616
- students enrolled
New Center Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Center Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sevierville, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-238 students YoY
New Center Elementary shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-27.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-238 students YoY 470378001551 · Sevierville, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sevier County High School (950 students)
New Center Elementary shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-27.8%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
New Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sevier County
Sevier County High School
950 students
- Sevierville Mi
Sevierville Middle School
737 students
- Seymour Junior
Seymour Junior High
713 students
- Seymour Primar
Seymour Primary
697 students
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
693 students
- This school
New Center Elementary
616 students
What this shows New Center Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Center Elementary compares
New Center 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,911
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, New Center Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sevier County reports $12,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sevierville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Sevierville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sevierville Intermediate
Standard public school
674 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Catlettsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Boyds Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Wearwood Elementary
Standard public school
187 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Center Elementary
How many students attend New Center Elementary?
New Center Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sevierville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 238.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Center Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% 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 New Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Center Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Sevierville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Center Elementary?
New Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 New Center Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sevierville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Center Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sevierville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sevierville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides New Center Elementary, Sevier County also operates Sevier County High School (950 students), Sevierville Middle School (737 students), and Seymour Junior High (713 students). See the Sevier County district page for the complete list.