Enrollment
192
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, TN
North Clinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Clinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470072000272
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Clinton Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 192
- students enrolled
North Clinton Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Clinton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Clinton, TN.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Clinton Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Clinton Elementary
North Clinton Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Clinton, Tennessee, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Grand Oaks Elementary (303 students): North Clinton Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Clinton also operates Clinton Elementary (540 students) and South Clinton Elementary (231 students) alongside North Clinton Elementary.
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 North Clinton Elementary compares
North Clinton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 192 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
33.9%
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
$11,305
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 78.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, North Clinton Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton, which includes North Clinton Elementary.
$11,305
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 41.1%
Federal 19.6%
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 North Clinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Clinton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Clinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Dutch Valley Elementary
Standard public school
135 students 15:1 students per teacher
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool
Standard public school
64 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Anderson County Innovation Academy
Standard public school
32 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Clinton Elementary
How many students attend North Clinton Elementary?
North Clinton Elementary has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clinton 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 North Clinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Clinton Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Clinton Elementary?
North Clinton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 North Clinton Elementary rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Clinton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Clinton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is North Clinton Elementary a good school?
North Clinton Elementary earns 28/100 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 Clinton?
Besides North Clinton Elementary, Clinton also operates Clinton Elementary (540 students) and South Clinton Elementary (231 students). See the Clinton district page for the complete list.
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