Enrollment
75
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470435002682
Warren Connect — Mcminnville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Warren Connect, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 77/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 83
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: Warren 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Connect compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Warren Connect reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 75 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warren County spends $12,663 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.5% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (B+), 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 Warren Connect 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 4% | — | — |
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
7.9:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,663
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 75 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 75 Top 4% in Tennessee — larger than 96% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 7.9:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470435002682
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 75:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Warren Connect.
$12,663
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 48.5%
Federal 27.4%
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
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Mcminnville
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West Elementary
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Dibrell Elementary
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Irving College Elementary
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301 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Connect
How many students attend Warren Connect?
Warren Connect has 75 students enrolled. It is a other school in McMinnville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Connect?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Connect is 7.9:1, which is 49% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Connect?
The largest demographic group at Warren Connect is White at 81.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in McMinnville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Connect?
Warren Connect has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (B+) 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.