Enrollment
518
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470402001683
Westmoreland High School — Westmoreland, TN
Federal NCES profile for Westmoreland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 51
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 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: Sumner 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmoreland High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westmoreland High School reports 518 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% 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 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 1 Advanced Placement course, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 259 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sumner County spends $11,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 12.8% 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 5 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 Westmoreland 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 57% | — | — |
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,062
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 518 Top 57% in Tennessee — larger than 43% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470402001683
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 259:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Expulsions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Westmoreland High School.
$11,062
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
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
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Westmoreland High School
How many students attend Westmoreland High School?
Westmoreland High School has 518 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westmoreland, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmoreland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmoreland High School is 12.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 23% 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 Westmoreland High School?
The largest demographic group at Westmoreland High School is White at 91.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westmoreland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmoreland High School?
Westmoreland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.