Enrollment
84
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470423002180
Unicoi Community Learning Center — Erwin, TN
Federal NCES profile for Unicoi Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Unicoi County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Unicoi Community Learning Center compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Unicoi Community Learning Center reports 84 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 118% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 114% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Unicoi County spends $11,600 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.8% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 21.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Unicoi Community Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 118% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
— 118% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,600
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 84 Top 5% in Tennessee — larger than 95% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 34:1 +118% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470423002180
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Unicoi County, which includes Unicoi Community Learning Center.
$11,600
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 53.5%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Unicoi Community Learning Center
How many students attend Unicoi Community Learning Center?
Unicoi Community Learning Center has 84 students enrolled. It is a other school in Erwin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unicoi Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Unicoi Community Learning Center is 34:1, which is 118% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 114% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unicoi Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Unicoi Community Learning Center is White at 81.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Erwin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unicoi Community Learning Center?
Unicoi Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.