Enrollment
341
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Haven Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Haven Elementary
South Haven Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, Tennessee, enrolling 341 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Paul G. Caywood Elementary (655 students): South Haven Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Henderson County also operates Lexington High School (890 students) and Westover Elementary (546 students) alongside South Haven 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 South Haven Elementary compares
South Haven 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,974
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County, which includes South Haven Elementary.
$9,974
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 56.1%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Haven Elementary a good school?
South Haven Elementary earns 49/100 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 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.
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