- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, TN
South Haven Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Haven Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470180000611
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Haven Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 341
- students enrolled
South Haven Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Haven Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lexington, TN.
School address
District: Henderson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470180000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
South Haven Elementary grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 470180000611 · Lexington, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (890 students)
South Haven Elementary grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Haven Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
890 students
- Westover Eleme
Westover Elementary
546 students
- Scotts Hill Hi
Scotts Hill High School
480 students
- Scotts Hill El
Scotts Hill Elementary
398 students
- Pin Oak Elemen 344
Pin Oak Elementary
344 students
- This school 341
South Haven Elementary
341 students
What this shows South Haven Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Haven Elementary compares
South Haven 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$10,487
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 307 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 82.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, South Haven Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $10,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Haven Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westover Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotts Hill Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pin Oak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Haven Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
3 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Haven Elementary
How many students attend South Haven Elementary?
South Haven Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Haven Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Haven Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Haven Elementary is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Haven Elementary?
South Haven Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Haven Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Haven Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lexington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides South Haven Elementary, Henderson County also operates Lexington High School (890 students), Westover Elementary (546 students), and Scotts Hill High School (480 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.