- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crossville, TN
The Phoenix School
Federal NCES profile for The Phoenix School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470090002130
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Phoenix School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Crossville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 72
- students enrolled
The Phoenix School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Crossville, TN.
School address
District: Cumberland County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470090002130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
The Phoenix School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470090002130 · Crossville, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 4.5:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Stone Memorial High School (992 students)
The Phoenix School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
The Phoenix School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stone Memorial
Stone Memorial High School
992 students
- Cumberland Cou
Cumberland County High School
949 students
- Homestead Elem
Homestead Elementary School
737 students
- Glenn Martin E
Glenn Martin Elementary
735 students
- Stone Elementa
Stone Elementary
611 students
- This school 72
The Phoenix School
72 students
What this shows The Phoenix School reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Phoenix School compares
The Phoenix School 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 71% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.1%
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.
Funding equity
$10,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, The Phoenix School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cumberland County reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Phoenix School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestead Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Martin Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Phoenix School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Crossville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix School
How many students attend The Phoenix School?
The Phoenix School has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crossville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix School is 4.5:1, which is 71% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 71% 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 The Phoenix School?
The largest demographic group at The Phoenix School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Crossville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Phoenix School?
The Phoenix School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 The Phoenix School rank among high schools in Crossville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Crossville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Crossville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County?
Besides The Phoenix School, Cumberland County also operates Stone Memorial High School (992 students), Cumberland County High School (949 students), and Homestead Elementary School (737 students). See the Cumberland County district page for the complete list.