Enrollment
768
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470324001397
Robertsville Middle School — Oak Ridge, TN
Federal NCES profile for Robertsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 63
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
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)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robertsville Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robertsville Middle School reports 768 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 384 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oak Ridge spends $16,005 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.4% from local sources (property taxes), 31.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Robertsville Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 82% | — | — |
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,005
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 375 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 92 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 768 Top 82% in Tennessee — larger than 18% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470324001397
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 384:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 202
Out-of-school suspensions 375
Expulsions 92
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Ridge, which includes Robertsville Middle School.
$16,005
Per student
+30%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 31.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Similar elementary schools in Oak Ridge
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Middle School
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Linden Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 16:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Willow Brook Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 13:1 students per teacher
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Robertsville Middle School
How many students attend Robertsville Middle School?
Robertsville Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robertsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robertsville Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 13% 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 Robertsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robertsville Middle School is White at 69.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oak Ridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robertsville Middle School?
Robertsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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.