- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesborough, TN
Sulphur Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sulphur Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470438001764
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sulphur Springs Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jonesborough · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 364
- students enrolled
Sulphur Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sulphur Springs Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 470438001764 · Jonesborough, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 14:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students)
Sulphur Springs Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sulphur Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Boone H
Daniel Boone High School
1,145 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett High School
1,122 students
- Boones Creek E
Boones Creek Elementary School
823 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
704 students
- University Sch
University School
635 students
- This school 364
Sulphur Springs Elementary
364 students
What this shows Sulphur Springs Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sulphur Springs Elementary compares
Sulphur Springs 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,306
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Sulphur Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Washington County reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sulphur Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Crockett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| University School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sulphur Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Jonesborough
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sulphur Springs Elementary
How many students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary?
Sulphur Springs Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesborough, TN. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Elementary is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sulphur Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sulphur Springs Elementary is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Jonesborough, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sulphur Springs Elementary?
Sulphur Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Sulphur Springs Elementary rank among public schools in Jonesborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, 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 Jonesborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Sulphur Springs Elementary, Washington County also operates Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students), David Crockett High School (1,122 students), and Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.