Enrollment
411
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Brook Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Brook Elementary
Willow Brook Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, enrolling 411 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oak Ridge spends $13,601 per pupil, 26% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oak Ridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Robertsville Middle School (768 students): Willow Brook Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.1:1).
Oak Ridge also operates Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students) and Robertsville Middle School (768 students) alongside Willow Brook Elementary.
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 Willow Brook Elementary compares
Willow Brook Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,601
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Ridge, which includes Willow Brook Elementary.
$13,601
Per student
+26%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 31.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
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
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~411 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willow Brook Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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