Enrollment
39
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470201002170
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon — Huntingdon, TN
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Huntingdon Special School District · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon reports 39 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Huntingdon Special School District spends $11,049 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 22.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,049
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 39 Top 2% in Tennessee — larger than 98% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470201002170
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntingdon Special School District, which includes Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon.
$11,049
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 52.3%
Federal 22.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other school in Huntingdon, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon is 20:1, which is 28% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Huntingdon, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon?
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.