- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tellico Plains, TN
Tellico Plains Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tellico Plains Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470300001200
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tellico Plains Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Tellico Plains · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 357
- students enrolled
Tellico Plains Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tellico Plains Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tellico Plains, TN.
School address
District: Monroe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470300001200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Tellico Plains Elementary shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470300001200 · Tellico Plains, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoyah High School (766 students)
Tellico Plains Elementary shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tellico Plains Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
766 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High School
610 students
- Madisonville P
Madisonville Primary
529 students
- Madisonville I
Madisonville Intermediate School
475 students
- Tellico Plains
Tellico Plains High School
435 students
- This school
Tellico Plains Elementary
357 students
What this shows Tellico Plains Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tellico Plains Elementary compares
Tellico Plains Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,029
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Tellico Plains Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $12,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tellico Plains Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tellico Plains High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tellico Plains Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tellico Plains Elementary
How many students attend Tellico Plains Elementary?
Tellico Plains Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tellico Plains, TN. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tellico Plains Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tellico Plains Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tellico Plains Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tellico Plains Elementary is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Tellico Plains, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tellico Plains Elementary?
Tellico Plains Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tellico Plains Elementary rank among public schools in Tellico Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Tellico Plains Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Tellico Plains Elementary, Monroe County also operates Sequoyah High School (766 students), Sweetwater High School (610 students), and Madisonville Primary (529 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.