DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dexter Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Cordova, TN with about 927 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, Dexter Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 is a public educational institution located in Cordova, Tennessee, and operates as part of the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster student growth in foundational subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the larger Shelby County Schools system, Dexter Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, policy frameworks, and commitment to student achievement. Parents and community members can access official updates, school calendars, and information regarding enrollment or district initiatives through the primary school district website at http://www.scsk12.org. Through its connection to the district, the school works to align its instructional goals with state standards to ensure that students receive a consistent and high-quality education.

For more information, contact Dexter Elementary at (901) 373-3526 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.