- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oliver Springs, TN
Oliver Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470359001483
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Springs Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Oliver Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 172
- students enrolled
Oliver Springs Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Springs Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Oliver Springs, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Oliver Springs Middle grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 470359001483 · Oliver Springs, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Oliver Springs Middle grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Oliver Springs Middle 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 172
Oliver Springs Middle
172 students
What this shows Oliver Springs Middle reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Springs Middle compares
Oliver Springs Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Oliver Springs Middle is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowers Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Springs Middle'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
Similar middle schools in Oliver Springs
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Springs Middle
How many students attend Oliver Springs Middle?
Oliver Springs Middle has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oliver Springs, TN. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Springs Middle is 13.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Springs Middle is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Oliver Springs, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Springs Middle?
Oliver Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Oliver Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Springs Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, 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.