Enrollment
517
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470222000809
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy — Knoxville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
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: Knox 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy reports 517 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% 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 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 259 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Knox County spends $11,040 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 57% | — | — |
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
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 41% below state mean
Top 5% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,040
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 517 Top 57% in Tennessee — larger than 43% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470222000809
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 12.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 259:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy.
$11,040
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
Similar other schools in Knoxville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northshore Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 15:1 students per teacher
Karns Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Farragut Primary
Standard public school
923 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
Standard public school
856 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy
How many students attend Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has 517 students enrolled. It is a other school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is 9.2:1, which is 41% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 42% 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 Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy is African American at 60.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy?
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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.