Enrollment
532
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sevierville, TN
Pigeon Forge Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pigeon Forge Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470378001966
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pigeon Forge Primary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Sevierville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 532
- students enrolled
Pigeon Forge Primary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pigeon Forge Primary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Sevierville, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378001966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pigeon Forge Primary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pigeon Forge Primary
Pigeon Forge Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sevierville, Tennessee, enrolling 532 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 532 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sevierville's public schools, it stands alongside Sevierville Primary (459 students): Pigeon Forge Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 9.2:1).
Sevier County also operates Sevier County High School (950 students) and Sevierville Middle School (737 students) alongside Pigeon Forge Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pigeon Forge Primary compares
Pigeon Forge Primary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
White 43.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Pigeon Forge Primary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier County, which includes Pigeon Forge Primary.
$12,077
Per student
+12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 20.7%
Federal 15.2%
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.
How Pigeon Forge Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sevierville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pigeon Forge Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Sevierville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sevierville Primary
Standard public school
459 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Catons Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
Special-education school
162 students 40.5:1 students per teacher
Gary Hardin Academy
Standard public school
74 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Parkway Academy
Alternative education program
6 students 2:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Alternative Learning Center
Alternative education program
1 students 1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pigeon Forge Primary
How many students attend Pigeon Forge Primary?
Pigeon Forge Primary has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sevierville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pigeon Forge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pigeon Forge Primary is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% 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 Pigeon Forge Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pigeon Forge Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Sevierville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pigeon Forge Primary?
Pigeon Forge Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pigeon Forge Primary rank among schools in Sevierville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pigeon Forge Primary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Sevierville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sevierville on the city page.
Is Pigeon Forge Primary a good school?
Pigeon Forge Primary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides Pigeon Forge Primary, Sevier County also operates Sevier County High School (950 students), Sevierville Middle School (737 students), and Seymour Junior High (713 students). See the Sevier County district page for the complete list.
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