Enrollment
61
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethton, TN
Siam Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Siam Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470051000296
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siam Learning Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Elizabethton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 61
- students enrolled
Siam Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siam Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Elizabethton, TN.
School address
District: Carter County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470051000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siam Learning Center compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siam Learning Center
Siam Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Elizabethton, Tennessee, enrolling 61 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Tennessee schools and 99% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Tennessee schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elizabethton's public schools, it stands alongside Hunter Elementary (498 students): Siam Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.5:1 vs 16.1:1).
Carter County also operates Hampton Elementary (662 students) and Happy Valley Elementary (506 students) alongside Siam Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Siam Learning Center compares
Siam Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.5:1 | ▲ 99% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,253
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Siam Learning Center is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carter County, which includes Siam Learning Center.
$11,253
Per student
+4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Siam Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siam Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunter Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Keenburg Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Unaka Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Carter County Online Academy
Standard public school
123 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~61 students)
Next steps
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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 an alternative school in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siam Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Siam Learning Center is 30.5:1, which is 99% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siam Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Siam Learning Center is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Elizabethton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siam Learning Center?
Siam Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Siam Learning Center rank among schools in Elizabethton?
By Resource Investment Index, Siam Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Elizabethton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethton on the city page.
Is Siam Learning Center a good school?
Siam Learning Center earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carter County?
Besides Siam Learning Center, Carter County also operates Hampton Elementary (662 students), Happy Valley Elementary (506 students), and Hunter Elementary (498 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.
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