- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitwell, TN
Whitwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470264001471
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitwell Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Whitwell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 482
- students enrolled
Whitwell Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitwell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Whitwell, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264001471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Whitwell Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 470264001471 · Whitwell, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (650 students)
Whitwell Elementary held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Whitwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
650 students
- Marion Co High
Marion Co High School
543 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg Elementary
515 students
- This school
Whitwell Elementary
482 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg High School
416 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
395 students
What this shows Whitwell Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitwell Elementary compares
Whitwell Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Whitwell Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Marion County reports $10,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Co High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitwell Elementary
How many students attend Whitwell Elementary?
Whitwell Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitwell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitwell Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Whitwell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitwell Elementary?
Whitwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitwell Elementary rank among public schools in Whitwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitwell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Whitwell, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Whitwell Elementary, Marion County also operates Jasper Elementary School (650 students), Marion Co High School (543 students), and South Pittsburg Elementary (515 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.