Enrollment
470
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soddy Daisy, TN
Soddy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Soddy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000527
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soddy Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Soddy Daisy · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 470
- students enrolled
Soddy Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soddy Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Soddy Daisy, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soddy Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soddy Elementary
Soddy Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Soddy Daisy's public schools, it stands alongside Ivy Academy Inc. (487 students): Soddy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students) and The Howard School (1,329 students) alongside Soddy Elementary.
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 Soddy Elementary compares
Soddy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,002
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
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Soddy Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes Soddy Elementary.
$12,002
Per student
+11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
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 Soddy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soddy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Soddy Daisy
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Soddy Elementary
How many students attend Soddy Elementary?
Soddy Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Soddy Daisy, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soddy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Soddy Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% 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 Soddy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Soddy Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Soddy Daisy, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soddy Elementary?
Soddy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Soddy Elementary rank among schools in Soddy Daisy?
By Resource Investment Index, Soddy Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Soddy Daisy, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Soddy Daisy on the city page.
Is Soddy Elementary a good school?
Soddy Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 Hamilton County?
Besides Soddy Elementary, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.
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