Enrollment
172
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 470359001483
Oliver Springs Middle — Oliver Springs, TN
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 46
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: Roane 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver Springs Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oliver Springs Middle reports 172 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 172 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roane County spends $12,876 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.7% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 4 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 Oliver Springs Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 9% | — | — |
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,876
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 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.
Overview
Enrollment 172 Top 9% in Tennessee — larger than 91% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470359001483
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 172:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roane County, which includes Oliver Springs Middle.
$12,876
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.5%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Springs Middle is 11.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oliver Springs, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Springs Middle?
Oliver Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.