- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, TN
York Elementary
Federal NCES profile for York Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470123000383
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 467
- students enrolled
York Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jamestown, TN.
School address
District: Fentress County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470123000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
York Elementary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 470123000383 · Jamestown, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Haven Elementary (567 students)
York Elementary grew from 425 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
York Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Haven Ele
Pine Haven Elementary
567 students
- South Fentress
South Fentress Elementary School
561 students
- This school
York Elementary
467 students
- Allardt Elemen
Allardt Elementary
399 students
- Clarkrange Hig
Clarkrange High School
231 students
- Fentress Co Ad 4
Fentress Co Adult High School
4 students
What this shows York Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Elementary compares
York 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$10,594
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, York Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Fentress County reports $10,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Haven Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fentress Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allardt Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkrange High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fentress Co Adult High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Jamestown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Elementary
How many students attend York Elementary?
York Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamestown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at York Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% 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 York Elementary?
The largest demographic group at York Elementary is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Jamestown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Elementary?
York Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 York Elementary rank among public schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, York Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jamestown, 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 Fentress County?
Besides York Elementary, Fentress County also operates Pine Haven Elementary (567 students), South Fentress Elementary School (561 students), and Allardt Elementary (399 students). See the Fentress County district page for the complete list.