School overview
At a glance
Reported students
243
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
Big Sandy School: 243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Big Sandy School
Big Sandy School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Big Sandy. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Benton County Schools. NCES reports 243 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Tennessee median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.9%) and multiracial (2.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Big Sandy School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.9%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
3 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Benton County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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395 reported students
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442 reported students
Holladay Elementary School
Other · Grades KG–09
134 reported students
Camden Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
373 reported students
Benton County Academy
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students