- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Ridge, TN
Willow Brook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Brook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470324001398
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Brook Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 411
- students enrolled
Willow Brook Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Brook Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470324001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Willow Brook Elementary grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 470324001398 · Oak Ridge, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students)
Willow Brook Elementary grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Willow Brook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Ridge High
Oak Ridge High School
1,635 students
- Robertsville M
Robertsville Middle School
768 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
717 students
- Linden Element 524
Linden Elementary
524 students
- Woodland Eleme 426
Woodland Elementary
426 students
- This school 411
Willow Brook Elementary
411 students
What this shows Willow Brook Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Brook Elementary compares
Willow Brook Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,761
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 10.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Willow Brook Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Oak Ridge reports $13,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Brook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Brook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Ridge
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robertsville Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Brook Elementary
How many students attend Willow Brook Elementary?
Willow Brook Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Brook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Brook Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% 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 Willow Brook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Brook Elementary is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Brook Elementary?
Willow Brook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Willow Brook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Brook Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Ridge?
Besides Willow Brook Elementary, Oak Ridge also operates Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students), Robertsville Middle School (768 students), and Jefferson Middle School (717 students). See the Oak Ridge district page for the complete list.