- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tullahoma, TN
Robert E Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert E Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470420001714
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E Lee Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 484
- students enrolled
Robert E Lee Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Lee Elementary ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Robert E Lee Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470420001714 · Tullahoma, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tullahoma High School (1,072 students)
Robert E Lee Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Robert E Lee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tullahoma High
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- East Lincoln E
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- This school
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- East Middle Sc 420
East Middle School
420 students
- West Middle Sc 383
West Middle School
383 students
- Bel Aire Eleme 359
Bel Aire Elementary
359 students
What this shows Robert E Lee Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert E Lee Elementary compares
Robert E Lee 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,004
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 484 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.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Robert E Lee Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert E Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Tullahoma
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert E Lee Elementary
How many students attend Robert E Lee Elementary?
Robert E Lee Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Lee Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert E Lee Elementary is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E Lee Elementary?
Robert E Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Robert E Lee Elementary rank among public schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Lee Elementary ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, 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 Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides Robert E Lee Elementary, Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students), East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), and East Middle School (420 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.