- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, TN
West Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470117001752
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 340
- students enrolled
West Junior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fayette County Public Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470117001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Junior High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 470117001752 · Oakland, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 17:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School (724 students)
West Junior High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayette Ware C
Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School
724 students
- Oakland Elemen
Oakland Elementary
621 students
- Buckley-Carpen
Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School
491 students
- This school
West Junior High School
340 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary
294 students
- East Jr. High 243
East Jr. High School
243 students
What this shows West Junior High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Junior High School compares
West Junior High 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,987
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, West Junior High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County Public Schools reports $11,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jr. High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Junior High School
How many students attend West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School is 17:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Junior High School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Fayette County Public Schools?
Besides West Junior High School, Fayette County Public Schools also operates Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School (724 students), Oakland Elementary (621 students), and Buckley-Carpenter Elementary School (491 students). See the Fayette County Public Schools district page for the complete list.