DICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dickson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dickson County school district, located in Dickson, TN with about 343 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, Dickson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Dickson Elementary School, located at 120 W Broad Street in Dickson, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Dickson County School District. As a dedicated elementary institution, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares young learners for success as they progress through the county's educational system.

As part of the broader Dickson County school community, the school utilizes district-wide resources and curricula to meet state educational standards while maintaining its own unique community identity. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, academic calendars, faculty contact information, and policy documents through their official website. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between families and educators, Dickson Elementary aims to provide a safe and enriching space that promotes the holistic growth of every student.

For more information, contact Dickson Elementary at (615) 740-5837 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 W Broad ST
Dickson, TN 37055
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DICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dickson, TN with about 343 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dickson County
Total Students:
343
Teachers:
26
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 343 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black or African American
4.1%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.