Enrollment
288
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, TN
Northfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470450001363
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 288
- students enrolled
Northfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN.
School address
District: White County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470450001363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northfield Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northfield Elementary School
Northfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sparta, Tennessee, enrolling 288 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sparta's public schools, it stands alongside Woodland Park Elementary (509 students): Northfield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 15:1).
White County also operates White County High School (1,014 students) and White Co Middle School (827 students) alongside Northfield Elementary 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 Northfield Elementary School compares
Northfield Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$9,771
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Northfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White County, which includes Northfield Elementary School.
$9,771
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 24.4%
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 Northfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Co Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Findlay Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doyle Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Sparta
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodland Park Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Findlay Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cassville Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Bon De Croft Elementary
Standard public school
170 students 10.6:1 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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northfield Elementary School
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% 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 Northfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Sparta, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Northfield Elementary School rank among schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparta on the city page.
Is Northfield Elementary School a good school?
Northfield Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 White County?
Besides Northfield Elementary School, White County also operates White County High School (1,014 students), White Co Middle School (827 students), and Woodland Park Elementary (509 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.
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