- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Ridge, TN
Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470324001963
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 225
- students enrolled
Preschool has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Oak Ridge, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470324001963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Preschool held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470324001963 · Oak Ridge, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students)
Preschool held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Ridge High
Oak Ridge High School
1,635 students
- Robertsville M
Robertsville Middle School
768 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
717 students
- Linden Element 524
Linden Elementary
524 students
- Woodland Eleme 426
Woodland Elementary
426 students
- This school 225
Preschool
225 students
What this shows Preschool reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preschool compares
Preschool 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,761
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
Counselors0.0 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 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Preschool is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Oak Ridge reports $13,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preschool
How many students attend Preschool?
Preschool has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Ridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Preschool is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool?
Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Preschool rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Oak Ridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Ridge?
Besides Preschool, Oak Ridge also operates Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students), Robertsville Middle School (768 students), and Jefferson Middle School (717 students). See the Oak Ridge district page for the complete list.