- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, TN
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014602140
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 41
- schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 45
- students enrolled
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School ranks #7 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Tennessee Schools for the Deaf · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014602140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 470014602140 · Knoxville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 2.3:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School (41 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 41 schools in Knoxville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
45 students
- Tennessee Scho
Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School
41 students
- Tennessee Scho
Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville
25 students
What this shows Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School compares
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper 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 | 2.3:1 | ▼ 85% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 30 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 37.8%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
How Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Knoxville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northshore Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Karns Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Farragut Primary
Standard public school
923 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Tennessee Virtual Junior High School
Standard public school
856 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
How many students attend Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has 45 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is 2.3:1, which is 85% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School?
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 School for the Deaf Upper School rank among schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School ranks #7 of 41 schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Knoxville on the city page.
What other schools are in Tennessee Schools for the Deaf?
Besides Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf also operates Tennessee School for Deaf Elementary School (41 students) and Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville (25 students). See the Tennessee Schools for the Deaf district page for the complete list.
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