- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, TN
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Tipton County Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470408010410
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 85
- students enrolled
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton County Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Covington, TN.
School address
District: Tipton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470408010410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470408010410 · Covington, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 7.1:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Munford High School (1,262 students)
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munford High S
Munford High School
1,262 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,031 students
- Munford Middle
Munford Middle School
910 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary
864 students
- Atoka Elementa
Atoka Elementary School
826 students
- This school 85
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
85 students
What this shows Tipton County Alternative Learning Center reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton County Alternative Learning Center compares
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,845
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 85 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tipton County reports $9,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton County Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atoka Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton County Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 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 (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center has 85 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Covington, TN. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is 7.1:1, which is 54% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 55% 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 Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Covington, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton County Alternative Learning Center?
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tipton County Alternative Learning Center rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton County Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Covington, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Tipton County?
Besides Tipton County Alternative Learning Center, Tipton County also operates Munford High School (1,262 students), Brighton High School (1,031 students), and Munford Middle School (910 students). See the Tipton County district page for the complete list.