- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, TN
South Clinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Clinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470072001949
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Clinton Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 231
- students enrolled
South Clinton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Clinton Elementary ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Clinton Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 470072001949 · Clinton, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Elementary (540 students)
South Clinton Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Clinton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary
540 students
- This school
South Clinton Elementary
231 students
- North Clinton 192
North Clinton Elementary
192 students
What this shows South Clinton Elementary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Clinton Elementary compares
South Clinton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, South Clinton Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Clinton reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Clinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Clinton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Clinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Clinton Elementary
How many students attend South Clinton Elementary?
South Clinton Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Clinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Clinton Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% 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 South Clinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Clinton Elementary is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Clinton Elementary?
South Clinton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South Clinton Elementary rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Clinton Elementary ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Clinton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton?
Besides South Clinton Elementary, Clinton also operates Clinton Elementary (540 students) and North Clinton Elementary (192 students). See the Clinton district page for the complete list.