DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dogwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Germantown school district, located in Germantown, TN with about 939 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, Dogwood Elementary School 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.

Dogwood Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Germantown, Tennessee, serving as part of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school caters to students in the surrounding community by fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, the integration of technology, and the development of essential character traits, aiming to prepare students for success both academically and socially as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic focus, Dogwood Elementary is highly regarded for its strong community involvement and active parent-teacher engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture the diverse talents and interests of its student body. By maintaining high educational standards and promoting a collaborative school culture, Dogwood Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Germantown educational system, consistently striving to provide a high-quality, comprehensive learning experience for every child.

For more information, contact Dogwood Elementary School at (901) 756-2310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8945 Dogwood RD
Germantown, TN 38139
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DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Germantown, TN with about 939 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Germantown
Total Students:
939
Teachers:
56.3
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 school
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 939 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.0%
Asian
6.9%
Black or African American
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.