- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, TN
Thelma Barker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thelma Barker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470258001844
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thelma Barker Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 776
- students enrolled
Thelma Barker Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thelma Barker Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Thelma Barker Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 470258001844 · Jackson, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Thelma Barker Elementary held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Thelma Barker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- This school
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- Pope School
Pope School
628 students
What this shows Thelma Barker Elementary reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thelma Barker Elementary compares
Thelma Barker Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,115
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 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 13.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Thelma Barker Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thelma Barker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thelma Barker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thelma Barker Elementary
How many students attend Thelma Barker Elementary?
Thelma Barker Elementary has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thelma Barker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thelma Barker Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thelma Barker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thelma Barker Elementary is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thelma Barker Elementary?
Thelma Barker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Thelma Barker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Thelma Barker Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Thelma Barker Elementary, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and South Side High School (756 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.