Enrollment
15
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470036002681
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol — Bristol, TN
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
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
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
11:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol 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
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol reports 15 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% 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 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bristol spends $13,576 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.9% from local sources (property taxes), 32.9% from the state, and 21.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 15 | 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
11:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 8% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 15 Top 1% in Tennessee — larger than 99% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470036002681
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol, which includes Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol.
$13,576
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 32.9%
Federal 21.2%
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
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol
How many students attend Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol?
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol has 15 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bristol, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol is 11:1, which is 29% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 31% 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 Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Bristol, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol?
Tennessee Online Public School at Bristol has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 2 factors: 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.