- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crossville, TN
South Cumberland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Cumberland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470090001835
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Cumberland Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Crossville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 573
- students enrolled
South Cumberland Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Crossville, TN.
School address
District: Cumberland County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470090001835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Cumberland Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470090001835 · Crossville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stone Memorial High School (992 students)
South Cumberland Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Cumberland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stone Memorial
Stone Memorial High School
992 students
- Cumberland Cou
Cumberland County High School
949 students
- Homestead Elem
Homestead Elementary School
737 students
- Glenn Martin E
Glenn Martin Elementary
735 students
- Stone Elementa
Stone Elementary
611 students
- This school
South Cumberland Elementary
573 students
What this shows South Cumberland Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Cumberland Elementary compares
South Cumberland 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,856
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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, South Cumberland Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Cumberland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homestead Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Martin Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Cumberland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Crossville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Homestead Elementary School
Standard public school
737 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Glenn Martin Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Stone Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 17:1 students per teacher
Frank P. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
North Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Cumberland Elementary
How many students attend South Cumberland Elementary?
South Cumberland Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crossville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Cumberland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Cumberland Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Cumberland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Cumberland Elementary is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Crossville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Cumberland Elementary?
South Cumberland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Cumberland Elementary rank among schools in Crossville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Cumberland Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Crossville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crossville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County?
Besides South Cumberland Elementary, Cumberland County also operates Stone Memorial High School (992 students), Cumberland County High School (949 students), and Homestead Elementary School (737 students). See the Cumberland County district page for the complete list.