- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Tazewell, TN
The Alpha School
Federal NCES profile for The Alpha School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470063001391
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Alpha School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Tazewell · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 144
- students enrolled
The Alpha School has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Alpha School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Tazewell, TN.
School address
District: Claiborne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470063001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
The Alpha School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 470063001391 · New Tazewell, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 28.8:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Claiborne High School (613 students)
The Alpha School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 5.2 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
The Alpha School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claiborne High
Claiborne High School
613 students
- Tazewell-New T
Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary
472 students
- Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap High School
459 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
404 students
- Springdale Ele
Springdale Elementary
380 students
- This school 144
The Alpha School
144 students
What this shows The Alpha School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Alpha School compares
The Alpha School is a growing 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 88% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, The Alpha School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Claiborne County reports $11,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Alpha School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Gap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Alpha School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in New Tazewell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Alpha School
How many students attend The Alpha School?
The Alpha School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Tazewell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Alpha School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Alpha School is 28.8:1, which is 88% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Alpha School?
The largest demographic group at The Alpha School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in New Tazewell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Alpha School?
The Alpha School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Alpha School rank among public schools in New Tazewell?
By Resource Investment Index, The Alpha School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Tazewell, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Claiborne County?
Besides The Alpha School, Claiborne County also operates Claiborne High School (613 students), Tazewell-New Tazewell Elementary (472 students), and Cumberland Gap High School (459 students). See the Claiborne County district page for the complete list.