Enrollment
321
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470258000660
Nova Early Learning Center — Jackson, TN
Federal NCES profile for Nova Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
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: Madison County · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nova Early Learning Center compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nova Early Learning Center reports 321 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% 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 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 321 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madison County spends $11,117 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.1% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Nova Early Learning Center 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 27% | — | — |
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,117
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 321 Top 27% in Tennessee — larger than 73% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470258000660
Student demographics
African American 63.2%
White 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 321:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Nova Early Learning Center.
$11,117
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 21.6%
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
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
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626 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nova Early Learning Center
How many students attend Nova Early Learning Center?
Nova Early Learning Center has 321 students enrolled. It is a other school in Jackson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Early Learning Center is 18.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Nova Early Learning Center is African American at 63.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Early Learning Center?
Nova Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.