Enrollment
217
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470300001198
Rural Vale Elementary — Tellico Plains, TN
Federal NCES profile for Rural Vale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
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: Monroe County · 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rural Vale Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rural Vale Elementary reports 217 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 434 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monroe County spends $11,870 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% 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 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Rural Vale Elementary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 13% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,870
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 434 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 217 Top 13% in Tennessee — larger than 87% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470300001198
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 434:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Rural Vale Elementary.
$11,870
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 52.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Rural Vale Elementary
How many students attend Rural Vale Elementary?
Rural Vale Elementary has 217 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Tellico Plains, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Vale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Vale Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rural Vale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rural Vale Elementary is White at 88.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tellico Plains, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Vale Elementary?
Rural Vale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.