- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntingdon, TN
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470201002170
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 39
- students enrolled
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon has class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Huntingdon, TN.
School address
District: Huntingdon Special School District · Tennessee
NCES ID 470201002170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon held near 40 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 470201002170 · Huntingdon, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntingdon Middle School (467 students)
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon held near 40 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntingdon Mid
Huntingdon Middle School
467 students
- Huntingdon Pri
Huntingdon Primary
455 students
- Huntingdon Hig
Huntingdon High School
403 students
- This school 39
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon
39 students
What this shows Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon compares
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,307
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
African American 28.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Huntingdon Special School District reports $11,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntingdon Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntingdon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Huntingdon
1 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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon
How many students attend Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon has 39 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntingdon, TN. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is 19.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Huntingdon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon rank among public schools in Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Huntingdon, 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 Huntingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntingdon Special School District?
Besides Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon, Huntingdon Special School District also operates Huntingdon Middle School (467 students), Huntingdon Primary (455 students), and Huntingdon High School (403 students). See the Huntingdon Special School District district page for the complete list.