- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parsons, TN
Parsons Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parsons Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470096000317
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 365
- students enrolled
Parsons Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Decatur County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470096000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Parsons Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470096000317 · Parsons, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 14:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High School (440 students)
Parsons Elementary held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Parsons Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
440 students
- Decatur County
Decatur County Middle School
424 students
- This school
Parsons Elementary
365 students
- Decaturville E
Decaturville Elementary
230 students
What this shows Parsons Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parsons Elementary compares
Parsons Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,623
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Parsons Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Decatur County reports $10,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parsons Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decaturville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parsons Elementary
How many students attend Parsons Elementary?
Parsons Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parsons, TN. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Elementary is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% 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 Parsons Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parsons Elementary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Parsons, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons Elementary?
Parsons Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Decatur County?
Besides Parsons Elementary, Decatur County also operates Riverside High School (440 students), Decatur County Middle School (424 students), and Decaturville Elementary (230 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.