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Public other school · Tipton County Schools

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center

Grades KG–12 · Covington, TN · NCES 470408010410

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

85

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

10

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Tennessee other enrollment

40th percentile

Compared with 98 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

718.5

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center: 85 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

7:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Tipton County Alternative Learning Center

Tipton County Alternative Learning Center is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Covington. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Tipton County Schools. NCES reports 85 students for 2024–25.

Among 98 other schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 126.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7:1, below the Tennessee median of 12:1 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 Black (52.9%) and White (42.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 34.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Tipton County Alternative Learning Center

  1. 1How do the reported 7:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 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
34.3%
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
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.5

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White42.4%
  • Hispanic2.4%
  • Black52.9%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.4%

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

Not reported as offered

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 Tipton County Schools

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Covington Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

482 reported students

Charger Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

528 reported students

Covington Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

569 reported students

Austin Peay Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

593 reported students

Covington High School

High · Grades 09–12

643 reported students

Brighton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

709 reported students

View all 14 district schools →