- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oliver Springs, TN
Oliver Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470359001484
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Springs High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Oliver Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 278
- students enrolled
Oliver Springs High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Springs High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Oliver Springs, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Oliver Springs High School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470359001484 · Oliver Springs, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Oliver Springs High School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Oliver Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- Bowers Element
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- This school 278
Oliver Springs High School
278 students
What this shows Oliver Springs High School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Springs High School compares
Oliver Springs High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Oliver Springs High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Springs High School
How many students attend Oliver Springs High School?
Oliver Springs High School has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oliver Springs, TN. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Springs High School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Springs High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Oliver Springs, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Springs High School?
Oliver Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Oliver Springs High School rank among public schools in Oliver Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Springs High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Oliver Springs, 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 Oliver Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Oliver Springs High School, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.