Enrollment
881
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medina, TN
South Gibson County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Gibson County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470140000417
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gibson County Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 881
- students enrolled
South Gibson County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gibson County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Medina, TN.
School address
District: Gibson Co Sp Dist · Tennessee
NCES ID 470140000417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Gibson County Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Gibson County Elementary School
South Gibson County Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Medina, Tennessee, enrolling 881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 881 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 881 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gibson Co Sp Dist also operates South Gibson County High School (776 students) and South Gibson County Middle School (757 students) alongside South Gibson County Elementary School.
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 South Gibson County Elementary School compares
South Gibson County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 881 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.
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 84.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, South Gibson County Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibson Co Sp Dist, which includes South Gibson County Elementary School.
$9,328
Per student
-14%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 52.0%
Federal 19.3%
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 South Gibson County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gibson County High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gibson County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Gibson County Elementary School
How many students attend South Gibson County Elementary School?
South Gibson County Elementary School has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medina, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gibson County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Gibson County Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Medina, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gibson County Elementary School?
South Gibson County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Gibson County Elementary School rank among public schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gibson County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
Is South Gibson County Elementary School a good school?
South Gibson County Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. 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 Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Besides South Gibson County Elementary School, Gibson Co Sp Dist also operates South Gibson County High School (776 students), South Gibson County Middle School (757 students), and Gibson County High School (429 students). See the Gibson Co Sp Dist district page for the complete list.
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