- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altamont, TN
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470153001838
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 385
- students enrolled
North Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grundy County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470153001838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
North Elementary grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 470153001838 · Altamont, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grundy County High School (486 students)
North Elementary grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grundy County
Grundy County High School
486 students
- This school
North Elementary
385 students
- Tracy Elementa
Tracy Elementary
358 students
- Swiss Memorial
Swiss Memorial Elementary
317 students
- Coalmont Eleme
Coalmont Elementary
199 students
- Pelham Element 165
Pelham Elementary
165 students
What this shows North Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary compares
North Elementary is a growing 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$10,370
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, North Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Grundy County reports $10,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tracy Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swiss Memorial Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coalmont Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altamont, TN. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Altamont, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Grundy County?
Besides North Elementary, Grundy County also operates Grundy County High School (486 students), Tracy Elementary (358 students), and Swiss Memorial Elementary (317 students). See the Grundy County district page for the complete list.