Enrollment
443
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470198000644
Waverly Jr High School — Waverly, TN
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
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: Humphreys 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Jr High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Waverly Jr High School reports 443 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Humphreys County spends $14,557 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.2% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waverly Jr High 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 47% | — | — |
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
17:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$14,557
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 443 Top 47% in Tennessee — larger than 53% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470198000644
Student demographics
White 86.7%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.8%
In-school suspensions 32
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humphreys County, which includes Waverly Jr High School.
$14,557
Per student
+18%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.5%
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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Jr High School
How many students attend Waverly Jr High School?
Waverly Jr High School has 443 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Waverly, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Jr High School is 17:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Jr High School is White at 86.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waverly, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Jr High School?
Waverly Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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.