- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, TN
Northwest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470075000282
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 422
- students enrolled
Northwest Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newport, TN.
School address
District: Cocke County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470075000282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Northwest Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470075000282 · Newport, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocke Co High School (1,074 students)
Northwest Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocke Co High
Cocke Co High School
1,074 students
- Edgemont Eleme
Edgemont Elementary
541 students
- Parrottsville
Parrottsville Elementary
512 students
- Cosby Elementa 429
Cosby Elementary
429 students
- This school 422
Northwest Elementary
422 students
- Cosby High Sch 343
Cosby High School
343 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elementary compares
Northwest 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$11,098
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Northwest Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocke County reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Newport
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary
How many students attend Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Newport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Northwest Elementary rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Newport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Cocke County?
Besides Northwest Elementary, Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students), Edgemont Elementary (541 students), and Parrottsville Elementary (512 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.