- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitwell, TN
Whitwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470264000943
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitwell Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Whitwell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- students enrolled
Whitwell Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitwell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Whitwell, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Whitwell Middle School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470264000943 · Whitwell, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (650 students)
Whitwell Middle School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Whitwell Middle School 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
- Whitwell Eleme
Whitwell Elementary
482 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg High School
416 students
- This school
Whitwell Middle School
280 students
What this shows Whitwell Middle School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitwell Middle School compares
Whitwell Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Whitwell Middle School 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 Middle School 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitwell Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitwell Middle School'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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitwell Middle School
How many students attend Whitwell Middle School?
Whitwell Middle School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitwell, TN. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitwell Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitwell Middle School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Whitwell, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitwell Middle School?
Whitwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Whitwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitwell Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, 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.