- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, TN
Sam Houston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470237000866
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 759
- students enrolled
Sam Houston Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Sam Houston Elementary grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 470237000866 · Lebanon, TN Other · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter J. Baird Middle School (757 students)
Sam Houston Elementary grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sam Houston Elementary
759 students
- Walter J. Bair
Walter J. Baird Middle School
757 students
- Jones Brummett
Jones Brummett Elementary School
740 students
- Castle Heights
Castle Heights Elementary
657 students
- Winfree Bryant
Winfree Bryant Middle School
589 students
- Coles Ferry El
Coles Ferry Elementary
581 students
What this shows Sam Houston Elementary reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston Elementary compares
Sam Houston Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$11,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 759 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Sam Houston Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon reports $11,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Houston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter J. Baird Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Brummett Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle Heights Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfree Bryant Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coles Ferry Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 18:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Coles Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Byars Dowdy Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston Elementary
How many students attend Sam Houston Elementary?
Sam Houston Elementary has 759 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, TN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston Elementary is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston Elementary?
Sam Houston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sam Houston Elementary rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon?
Besides Sam Houston Elementary, Lebanon also operates Walter J. Baird Middle School (757 students), Jones Brummett Elementary School (740 students), and Castle Heights Elementary (657 students). See the Lebanon district page for the complete list.