Enrollment
232
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Humboldt, TN
Stigall Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Stigall Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470195002242
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stigall Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 232
- students enrolled
Stigall Primary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stigall Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, TN.
School address
District: Humboldt City Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470195002242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stigall Primary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stigall Primary School
Stigall Primary School is a small combined-grade school in Humboldt, Tennessee, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Humboldt City Schools spends $12,948 per pupil, 20% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Humboldt's public schools, it stands alongside Humboldt Junior/Senior High School (408 students): Stigall Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 12.4:1).
Humboldt City Schools also operates Humboldt Junior/Senior High School (408 students) and East Elementary School (404 students) alongside Stigall Primary 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 Stigall Primary School compares
Stigall Primary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$12,948
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 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
African American 62.1%
White 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Stigall Primary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt City Schools, which includes Stigall Primary School.
$12,948
Per student
+20%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 50.9%
Federal 26.4%
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 Stigall Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Junior/Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stigall Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Humboldt
1 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 (~232 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stigall Primary School
How many students attend Stigall Primary School?
Stigall Primary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Humboldt, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stigall Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stigall Primary School is 17.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stigall Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Stigall Primary School is African American at 62.1% of enrollment, in Humboldt, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stigall Primary School?
Stigall Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Stigall Primary School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Stigall Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt on the city page.
Is Stigall Primary School a good school?
Stigall Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Humboldt City Schools?
Besides Stigall Primary School, Humboldt City Schools also operates Humboldt Junior/Senior High School (408 students) and East Elementary School (404 students). See the Humboldt City Schools district page for the complete list.
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