Enrollment
258
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470300002069
Vonore Middle School — Vonore, TN
Federal NCES profile for Vonore Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
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: Monroe 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vonore Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vonore Middle School reports 258 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monroe County spends $11,870 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Vonore 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 17% | — | — |
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$11,870
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
24
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 258 Top 17% in Tennessee — larger than 83% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470300002069
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.3%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Vonore Middle School.
$11,870
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 52.1%
Federal 21.5%
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
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Vonore Middle School
How many students attend Vonore Middle School?
Vonore Middle School has 258 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Vonore, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vonore Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vonore Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vonore Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vonore Middle School is White at 79.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Vonore, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vonore Middle School?
Vonore Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.