Enrollment
527
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newbern, TN
Newbern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newbern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470105000343
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newbern Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newbern · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 527
- students enrolled
Newbern Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newbern Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newbern, TN.
School address
District: Dyer County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470105000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newbern Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newbern Elementary School
Newbern Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newbern, Tennessee, enrolling 527 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students) and Fifth Consolidated School (537 students) alongside Newbern Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newbern Elementary School compares
Newbern Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Newbern Elementary School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dyer County, which includes Newbern Elementary School.
$10,984
Per student
+1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 51.6%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newbern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Consolidated School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holice Powell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newbern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newbern Elementary School
How many students attend Newbern Elementary School?
Newbern Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newbern, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newbern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newbern Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newbern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newbern Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Newbern, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newbern Elementary School?
Newbern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newbern Elementary School rank among public schools in Newbern?
By Resource Investment Index, Newbern Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newbern, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newbern on the city page.
Is Newbern Elementary School a good school?
Newbern Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dyer County?
Besides Newbern Elementary School, Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students), Fifth Consolidated School (537 students), and Northview Middle School (445 students). See the Dyer County district page for the complete list.
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