Enrollment
851
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470348001461
Upperman Middle School — Baxter, TN
Federal NCES profile for Upperman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 47
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: Putnam 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upperman Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Upperman Middle School reports 851 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 426 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Putnam County spends $10,860 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.8% from the state, and 22.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Upperman Middle School 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 86% | — | — |
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,860
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 426 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 851 Top 86% in Tennessee — larger than 14% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470348001461
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 426:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes Upperman Middle School.
$10,860
Per student
-12%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 45.8%
Federal 22.7%
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
- 2,241
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Upperman Middle School
How many students attend Upperman Middle School?
Upperman Middle School has 851 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Baxter, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upperman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upperman Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upperman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Upperman Middle School is White at 87.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baxter, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upperman Middle School?
Upperman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.