Enrollment
780
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lenoir City, TN
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470252000903
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Lenoir City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 780
- students enrolled
North Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lenoir City, TN.
School address
District: Loudon County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470252000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School
North Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lenoir City, Tennessee, enrolling 780 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 780 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 780 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lenoir City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle School (722 students): North Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Loudon County also operates Loudon High School (771 students) and Loudon Elementary (702 students) alongside North Middle 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 North Middle School compares
North Middle 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, North Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudon County, which includes North Middle School.
$10,413
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 40.5%
Federal 14.8%
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 North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loudon Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenback School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philadelphia Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lenoir City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~780 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 780 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lenoir City, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lenoir City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Middle School rank among public schools in Lenoir City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lenoir City, 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 Lenoir City on the city page.
Is North Middle School a good school?
North Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. 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 Loudon County?
Besides North Middle School, Loudon County also operates Loudon High School (771 students), Loudon Elementary (702 students), and Eaton Elementary (677 students). See the Loudon County district page for the complete list.
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