Enrollment
20
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470348002162
T T U Child Development Lab — Cookeville, TN
Federal NCES profile for T T U Child Development Lab, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Putnam County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T T U Child Development Lab compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
T T U Child Development Lab reports 20 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Putnam County spends $10,860 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.8% from the state, and 22.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T T U Child Development Lab compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 6% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,860
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 20 Top 1% in Tennessee — larger than 99% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470348002162
Student demographics
White 85.0%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes T T U Child Development Lab.
$10,860
Per student
-12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 45.8%
Federal 22.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,241
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Similar other schools in Cookeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prescott South Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
515 students 18:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 15:1 students per teacher
Cane Creek Elementary
Standard public school
447 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jere Whitson Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about T T U Child Development Lab
How many students attend T T U Child Development Lab?
T T U Child Development Lab has 20 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cookeville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T T U Child Development Lab?
The student-teacher ratio at T T U Child Development Lab is 10:1, which is 36% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T T U Child Development Lab?
The largest demographic group at T T U Child Development Lab is White at 85.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cookeville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T T U Child Development Lab?
T T U Child Development Lab has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.