Enrollment
233
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, TN
Tennessee Online Public School
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Online Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470036002308
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennessee Online Public School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 233
- students enrolled
Tennessee Online Public School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Online Public School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Bristol, TN.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennessee Online Public School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tennessee Online Public School
Tennessee Online Public School is a small combined-grade school in Bristol, Tennessee, enrolling 233 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Tennessee schools and 52% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bristol's public schools, it stands alongside Avoca Elementary (436 students): Tennessee Online Public School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 15.6:1).
Bristol also operates Tennessee High School (1,146 students) and Bristol Tennessee Middle School (871 students) alongside Tennessee Online Public School.
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 Online Public School compares
Tennessee Online Public School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 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 88.0%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Tennessee Online Public School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol, which includes Tennessee Online Public School.
$11,961
Per student
+11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Tennessee Online Public School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bristol Tennessee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haynesfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennessee Online Public School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Avoca Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Haynesfield Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Holston View Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Emmett Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
280 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Online Public School
How many students attend Tennessee Online Public School?
Tennessee Online Public School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Online Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Online Public School is 23.3:1, which is 52% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee Online Public School?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Online Public School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Bristol, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Online Public School?
Tennessee Online Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Online Public School rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee Online Public School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Bristol, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Tennessee Online Public School a good school?
Tennessee Online Public School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. 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 Bristol?
Besides Tennessee Online Public School, Bristol also operates Tennessee High School (1,146 students), Bristol Tennessee Middle School (871 students), and Avoca Elementary (436 students). See the Bristol district page for the complete list.
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