- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, TN
Ralph Askins School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Askins School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470120000372
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Askins School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 565
- students enrolled
Ralph Askins School has class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Askins School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN.
School address
District: Fayetteville · Tennessee
NCES ID 470120000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Ralph Askins School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 470120000372 · Fayetteville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School (315 students)
Ralph Askins School grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ralph Askins School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ralph Askins School
565 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
315 students
- Fayetteville M 200
Fayetteville Middle School
200 students
What this shows Ralph Askins School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Askins School compares
Ralph Askins School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,763
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Ralph Askins School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Fayetteville reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Askins School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Askins School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highland Rim School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Lincoln School
Standard public school
656 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Academy
Standard public school
51 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Standard public school
41 students 4.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Askins School
How many students attend Ralph Askins School?
Ralph Askins School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Askins School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Askins School is 17.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Askins School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Askins School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Askins School?
Ralph Askins School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ralph Askins School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Askins School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville?
Besides Ralph Askins School, Fayetteville also operates Fayetteville High School (315 students) and Fayetteville Middle School (200 students). See the Fayetteville district page for the complete list.