Enrollment
1,471
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White House, TN
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470216002621
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in White House · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,471
- students enrolled
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 has class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in White House, TN.
School address
District: Johnson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470216002621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is a large elementary school in White House, Tennessee, enrolling 1,471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Tennessee schools and 55% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,471 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Johnson County spends $7,229 per pupil, 33% below the Tennessee average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among White House's elementary schools, it stands alongside White House Heritage Elementary School (657 students): Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 18.8:1).
Johnson County also operates Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students) and Johnson Co High School (563 students) alongside Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8.
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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 compares
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,229
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 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
White 60.0%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8.
$7,229
Per student
-33%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 74.9%
Federal 12.6%
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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain City Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roan Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in White House
2 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 (~1,471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
How many students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 has 1,471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White House, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is 23.7:1, which is 55% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in White House, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 rank among elementary schools in White House?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in White House, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in White House on the city page.
Is Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 a good school?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. 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 Johnson County?
Besides Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8, Johnson County also operates Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students), Johnson Co High School (563 students), and Mountain City Elementary (428 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.
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