Enrollment
33
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
West Tennessee School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for West Tennessee School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014302131
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Tennessee School for the Deaf earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 33
- students enrolled
West Tennessee School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Tennessee School for the Deaf ranks #2 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: West Tennessee School for the Deaf · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014302131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Tennessee School for the Deaf compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Tennessee School for the Deaf
West Tennessee School for the Deaf is a small combined-grade school in Jackson, Tennessee, enrolling 33 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.1:1, West Tennessee School for the Deaf is leaner than roughly 98% of Tennessee schools and 73% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Tennessee schools, with 33 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 36 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Community Montessori School (665 students): West Tennessee School for the Deaf is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.1:1 vs 17.1:1).
West Tennessee School for the Deaf operates only this one school, so West Tennessee School for the Deaf has no district-mates to compare against locally. At 33 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Tennessee's single-school districts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Tennessee School for the Deaf compares
West Tennessee School for the Deaf on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 30.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, West Tennessee School for the Deaf is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Community Montessori School
Standard public school
665 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Arlington Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~33 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Tennessee School for the Deaf
How many students attend West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf has 33 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Jackson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at West Tennessee School for the Deaf is 4.1:1, which is 73% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
The largest demographic group at West Tennessee School for the Deaf is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Tennessee School for the Deaf rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Tennessee School for the Deaf ranks #2 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is West Tennessee School for the Deaf a good school?
West Tennessee School for the Deaf earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Tennessee School for the Deaf?
None reported; West Tennessee School for the Deaf operates only West Tennessee School for the Deaf as a public school district in NCES's records.
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