Enrollment
565
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph Askins School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph Askins School
Ralph Askins School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Tennessee, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 565 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Highland Rim School (717 students): Ralph Askins School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Fayetteville also operates Fayetteville High School (315 students) and Fayetteville Middle School (200 students) alongside Ralph Askins School.
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 Ralph Askins School compares
Ralph Askins School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,483
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayetteville, which includes Ralph Askins School.
$11,483
Per student
+6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 53.3%
Federal 23.5%
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 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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~565 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ralph Askins School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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