Enrollment
511
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
Rose Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Rose Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258002464
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Hill School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 511
- students enrolled
Rose Hill School has class sizes larger than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Hill School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rose Hill School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rose Hill School
Rose Hill School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Tennessee, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Tennessee schools and 20% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 511 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 (43%) and African American (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 511 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Community Montessori School (665 students): Rose Hill School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students) and Northeast Middle School (804 students) alongside Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill School compares
Rose Hill 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 43.2%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Rose Hill School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Rose Hill School.
$10,363
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 21.6%
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 Rose Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
Standard public school
665 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 23.7:1 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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rose Hill School
How many students attend Rose Hill School?
Rose Hill School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Hill School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Rose Hill School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Hill School?
Rose Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Rose Hill School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Hill School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Rose Hill School a good school?
Rose Hill School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Madison County?
Besides Rose Hill School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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