- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cosby, TN
Smoky Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smoky Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470075000284
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smoky Mountain Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cosby · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 176
- students enrolled
Smoky Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cosby, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Smoky Mountain Elementary grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470075000284 · Cosby, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocke Co High School (1,074 students)
Smoky Mountain Elementary grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Smoky Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocke Co High
Cocke Co High School
1,074 students
- Edgemont Eleme
Edgemont Elementary
541 students
- Parrottsville
Parrottsville Elementary
512 students
- Cosby Elementa 429
Cosby Elementary
429 students
- Northwest Elem 422
Northwest Elementary
422 students
- This school 176
Smoky Mountain Elementary
176 students
What this shows Smoky Mountain Elementary reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smoky Mountain Elementary compares
Smoky Mountain 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,098
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Smoky Mountain Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Cocke County reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smoky Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocke Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrottsville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cosby Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smoky Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Cosby
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smoky Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Smoky Mountain Elementary?
Smoky Mountain Elementary has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cosby, TN. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoky Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoky Mountain Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smoky Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smoky Mountain Elementary is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Cosby, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smoky Mountain Elementary?
Smoky Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Smoky Mountain Elementary rank among public schools in Cosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cosby, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cocke County?
Besides Smoky Mountain Elementary, Cocke County also operates Cocke Co High School (1,074 students), Edgemont Elementary (541 students), and Parrottsville Elementary (512 students). See the Cocke County district page for the complete list.