- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson City, TN
University School
Federal NCES profile for University School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470438001893
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Johnson City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 635
- students enrolled
University School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
University School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 470438001893 · Johnson City, TN Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students)
University School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
University School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Boone H
Daniel Boone High School
1,145 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett High School
1,122 students
- Boones Creek E
Boones Creek Elementary School
823 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
704 students
- This school
University School
635 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
585 students
What this shows University School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How University School compares
University School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,306
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, University School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Crockett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Johnson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about University School
How many students attend University School?
University School has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnson City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University School?
The student-teacher ratio at University School is 15.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University School?
The largest demographic group at University School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Johnson City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University School?
University School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 University School rank among schools in Johnson City?
By Resource Investment Index, University School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Johnson City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides University School, Washington County also operates Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students), David Crockett High School (1,122 students), and Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.