- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tullahoma, TN
North Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470129000069
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lake Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 257
- students enrolled
North Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
District: Franklin County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470129000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
North Lake Elementary held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 470129000069 · Tullahoma, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Co High School (1,144 students)
North Lake Elementary held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
North Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Co Hi
Franklin Co High School
1,144 students
- Huntland Schoo
Huntland School
631 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
557 students
- Clark Memorial
Clark Memorial School
539 students
- Decherd Elemen 436
Decherd Elementary
436 students
- This school 257
North Lake Elementary
257 students
What this shows North Lake Elementary reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lake Elementary compares
North Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$11,602
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, North Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin County reports $11,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntland School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Memorial School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decherd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Tullahoma
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lake Elementary
How many students attend North Lake Elementary?
North Lake Elementary has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lake Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Lake Elementary is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lake Elementary?
North Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Lake Elementary rank among schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides North Lake Elementary, Franklin County also operates Franklin Co High School (1,144 students), Huntland School (631 students), and North Middle School (557 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.