DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dexter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Dexter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dexter Elementary School, located in the Evansville, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). The school is situated in a residential area on the southeast side of the city and operates as a foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development.

As part of the EVSC, Dexter Elementary benefits from the district’s broad educational initiatives, which typically include a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development. The school prides itself on its community-oriented atmosphere, striving to provide a safe and engaging space where students can build the social and academic skills necessary for success in their later educational years. Families in the area generally view Dexter as a staple of their neighborhood, dedicated to providing consistent instruction and student support services.

For more information, contact Dexter Elementary School at (812) 476-1321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

917 S Dexter Ave
Evansville, IN 47714-2699
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DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Evansville, IN with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
374
Teachers:
26.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 374 students

White
39.8%
Black or African American
33.4%
Two or more races
15.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.