Enrollment
321
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470147001837
Nolachuckey Elementary — Greeneville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Nolachuckey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greene County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nolachuckey Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nolachuckey Elementary reports 321 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 535 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greene County spends $11,067 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.8% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nolachuckey Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,067
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 535 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 321 Top 27% in Tennessee — larger than 73% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470147001837
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 535:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 35
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County, which includes Nolachuckey Elementary.
$11,067
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.8%
Federal 18.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Eastview Elementary
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nolachuckey Elementary
How many students attend Nolachuckey Elementary?
Nolachuckey Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a other school in Greeneville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolachuckey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nolachuckey Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nolachuckey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nolachuckey Elementary is White at 92.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greeneville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nolachuckey Elementary?
Nolachuckey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.