Enrollment
596
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470375001546
Sequatchie Co Middle School — Dunlap, TN
Federal NCES profile for Sequatchie Co Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
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: Sequatchie 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)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequatchie Co Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sequatchie Co Middle School reports 596 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 596 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sequatchie County spends $13,156 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.7% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 20.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), 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 Sequatchie Co 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 68% | — | — |
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$13,156
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 596 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 596 Top 68% in Tennessee — larger than 32% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470375001546
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 596:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.2%
In-school suspensions 151
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Expulsions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sequatchie County, which includes Sequatchie Co Middle School.
$13,156
Per student
+7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 53.9%
Federal 20.4%
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
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sequatchie Co Middle School
How many students attend Sequatchie Co Middle School?
Sequatchie Co Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dunlap, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequatchie Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequatchie Co Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequatchie Co Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sequatchie Co Middle School is White at 86.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dunlap, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequatchie Co Middle School?
Sequatchie Co Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) 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.