- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gatlinburg, TN
Pittman Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pittman Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470378001556
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittman Center Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gatlinburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 319
- students enrolled
Pittman Center Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittman Center Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gatlinburg, TN.
School address
District: Sevier County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470378001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pittman Center Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470378001556 · Gatlinburg, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sevier County High School (950 students)
Pittman Center Elementary held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Pittman Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sevier County
Sevier County High School
950 students
- Sevierville Mi
Sevierville Middle School
737 students
- Seymour Junior
Seymour Junior High
713 students
- Seymour Primar
Seymour Primary
697 students
- Seymour High S
Seymour High School
693 students
- This school 319
Pittman Center Elementary
319 students
What this shows Pittman Center Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittman Center Elementary compares
Pittman Center 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$12,911
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Pittman Center Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sevier County reports $12,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittman Center Elementary 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 | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittman Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Gatlinburg
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittman Center Elementary
How many students attend Pittman Center Elementary?
Pittman Center Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gatlinburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittman Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittman Center Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittman Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pittman Center Elementary is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Gatlinburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittman Center Elementary?
Pittman Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Pittman Center Elementary rank among schools in Gatlinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittman Center Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gatlinburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sevier County?
Besides Pittman Center Elementary, 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.