Enrollment
61
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470051000296
Siam Learning Center — Elizabethton, TN
Federal NCES profile for Siam Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Carter 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siam Learning Center compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Siam Learning Center reports 61 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% 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 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carter County spends $11,866 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.9% from the state, and 22.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Siam Learning Center 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 3% | — | — |
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
20:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$11,866
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 61 Top 3% in Tennessee — larger than 97% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470051000296
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carter County, which includes Siam Learning Center.
$11,866
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 54.9%
Federal 22.9%
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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Similar other schools in Elizabethton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunter Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Keenburg Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Unaka Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 14:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Carter County Online Academy
Standard public school
123 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Siam Learning Center
How many students attend Siam Learning Center?
Siam Learning Center has 61 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siam Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Siam Learning Center is 20:1, which is 28% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siam Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Siam Learning Center is White at 90.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siam Learning Center?
Siam Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.