- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
Nova Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Nova Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258000660
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Early Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 321
- students enrolled
Nova Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Nova Early Learning Center held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470258000660 · Jackson, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Nova Early Learning Center held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Nova Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school 321
Nova Early Learning Center
321 students
What this shows Nova Early Learning Center reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nova Early Learning Center compares
Nova Early Learning Center 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,115
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Nova Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nova Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
Standard public school
665 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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 public school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Early Learning Center is 17.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Early Learning Center?
Nova Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nova Early Learning Center rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Nova Early Learning Center, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.