- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powell, TN
Powell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Powell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470222000754
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 852
- students enrolled
Powell Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Powell, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Powell Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 470222000754 · Powell, TN Other · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Farragut High School (2,073 students)
Powell Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Powell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farragut High
Farragut High School
2,073 students
- Bearden High S
Bearden High School
1,963 students
- Hardin Valley
Hardin Valley Academy
1,916 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,474 students
- Farragut Middl
Farragut Middle School
1,463 students
- This school
Powell Elementary
852 students
What this shows Powell Elementary reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell Elementary compares
Powell 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$11,187
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 852 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Powell Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $11,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Powell
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 (~852 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powell Elementary
How many students attend Powell Elementary?
Powell Elementary has 852 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 3% 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 Powell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Powell Elementary is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Powell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell Elementary?
Powell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Powell Elementary rank among schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Powell, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Powell Elementary, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.