- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, TN
Woodland Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470450001980
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Park Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 509
- students enrolled
Woodland Park Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Park Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN.
School address
District: White County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470450001980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Woodland Park Elementary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 470450001980 · Sparta, TN Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: White County High School (1,014 students)
Woodland Park Elementary held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Woodland Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White County H
White County High School
1,014 students
- White Co Middl
White Co Middle School
827 students
- This school
Woodland Park Elementary
509 students
- Findlay Elemen
Findlay Elementary
413 students
- Doyle Elementa 309
Doyle Elementary
309 students
- Northfield Ele 288
Northfield Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Woodland Park Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Park Elementary compares
Woodland Park 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,161
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Woodland Park Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White County reports $10,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Co Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Findlay Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doyle Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Sparta
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Findlay Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Northfield Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cassville Elementary
Standard public school
206 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Bon De Croft Elementary
Standard public school
170 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Park Elementary
How many students attend Woodland Park Elementary?
Woodland Park Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, TN. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Park Elementary is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% 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 Woodland Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Park Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Sparta, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Park Elementary?
Woodland Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Woodland Park Elementary rank among schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Park Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Sparta, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in White County?
Besides Woodland Park Elementary, White County also operates White County High School (1,014 students), White Co Middle School (827 students), and Findlay Elementary (413 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.