Enrollment
183
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470354001474
Richard Hardy Memorial School — South Pittsburg, TN
Federal NCES profile for Richard Hardy Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richard City · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Hardy Memorial School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richard Hardy Memorial School reports 183 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 183 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richard City spends $18,078 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.0% from local sources (property taxes), 54.6% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard Hardy Memorial School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,078
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 183 Top 10% in Tennessee — larger than 90% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470354001474
Student demographics
White 76.5%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 183:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richard City, which includes Richard Hardy Memorial School.
$18,078
Per student
+47%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 21.5%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Hardy Memorial School
How many students attend Richard Hardy Memorial School?
Richard Hardy Memorial School has 183 students enrolled. It is a other school in South Pittsburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Hardy Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Hardy Memorial School is 11.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Hardy Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Hardy Memorial School is White at 76.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Pittsburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Hardy Memorial School?
Richard Hardy Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.