- Enrollment
- 1,965
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dandridge, TN
Piedmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470210000684
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Dandridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 367
- students enrolled
Piedmont Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dandridge, TN.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470210000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Piedmont Elementary grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 470210000684 · Dandridge, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students)
Piedmont Elementary grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Co H
Jefferson Co High School
1,965 students
- White Pine Ele 705
White Pine Elementary
705 students
- Mount Horeb El 616
Mount Horeb Elementary School
616 students
- Maury Middle S 582
Maury Middle School
582 students
- Dandridge Elem 543
Dandridge Elementary
543 students
- This school 367
Piedmont Elementary
367 students
What this shows Piedmont Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Elementary compares
Piedmont Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,648
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Piedmont Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Horeb Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maury Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dandridge Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Dandridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Elementary
How many students attend Piedmont Elementary?
Piedmont Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dandridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Elementary is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Dandridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Elementary?
Piedmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Piedmont Elementary rank among schools in Dandridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dandridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dandridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Piedmont Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Jefferson Co High School (1,965 students), White Pine Elementary (705 students), and Mount Horeb Elementary School (616 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.