- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-163 students YoY
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 shrank from 1,478 students in 2022-23 to 1,315 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-163 students YoY 470216002621 · White House, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,471 enr · 23.7:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 (1,543 students)
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 shrank from 1,478 students in 2022-23 to 1,315 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tennessee Conn
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12
1,543 students
- This school
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8
1,471 students
- Johnson Co Hig 563
Johnson Co High School
563 students
- Mountain City 428
Mountain City Elementary
428 students
- Roan Creek Ele 343
Roan Creek Elementary
343 students
- Johnson Co Mid 281
Johnson Co Middle School
281 students
What this shows Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 reports 1,471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 compares
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County K-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$8,198
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
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.
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
District finance for Johnson County reports $8,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,478 (2022-23) → 1,315 (2023-24), down 163.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.