- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Pittsburg, TN
South Pittsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Pittsburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470264000940
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pittsburg Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in South Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 515
- students enrolled
South Pittsburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pittsburg Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in South Pittsburg, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
South Pittsburg Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 470264000940 · South Pittsburg, TN Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (650 students)
South Pittsburg Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Pittsburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
650 students
- Marion Co High
Marion Co High School
543 students
- This school
South Pittsburg Elementary
515 students
- Whitwell Eleme
Whitwell Elementary
482 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg High School
416 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
395 students
What this shows South Pittsburg Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pittsburg Elementary compares
South Pittsburg 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$10,468
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, South Pittsburg Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Marion County reports $10,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pittsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Co High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitwell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pittsburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in South Pittsburg
2 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pittsburg Elementary
How many students attend South Pittsburg Elementary?
South Pittsburg Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Pittsburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pittsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pittsburg Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 12% 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 Pittsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Pittsburg Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in South Pittsburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pittsburg Elementary?
South Pittsburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Pittsburg Elementary rank among schools in South Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pittsburg Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in South Pittsburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides South Pittsburg Elementary, Marion County also operates Jasper Elementary School (650 students), Marion Co High School (543 students), and Whitwell Elementary (482 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.