Enrollment
380
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tazewell, TN
Springdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470063000255
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Springdale Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tazewell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 380
- students enrolled
Springdale Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tazewell, TN.
School address
District: Claiborne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470063000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale Elementary
Springdale Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Tazewell, Tennessee, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 760 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tazewell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Soldiers Memorial Middle School (360 students): Springdale Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Claiborne County also operates Claiborne High School (613 students) and Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (472 students) alongside Springdale 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 Springdale Elementary compares
Springdale 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 96.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Springdale Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claiborne County, which includes Springdale Elementary.
$11,667
Per student
+8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 49.9%
Federal 23.8%
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 Springdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Gap High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldiers Memorial Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tazewell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springdale Elementary
How many students attend Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tazewell, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springdale Elementary is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Tazewell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Springdale Elementary rank among public schools in Tazewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tazewell, 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 Tazewell on the city page.
Is Springdale Elementary a good school?
Springdale Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Claiborne County?
Besides Springdale Elementary, Claiborne County also operates Claiborne High School (613 students), Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (472 students), and Cumberland Gap High School (459 students). See the Claiborne County district page for the complete list.
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