HOLICE POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Holice Powell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dyer County school district, located in Dyersburg, TN with about 219 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 16 teachers, Holice Powell 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.

Holice Powell Elementary School, located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dyer County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and integrating foundational learning skills, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys while maintaining a strong connection to the local Dyersburg community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and families. It provides essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty information, and updates on school-wide initiatives. Through its focus on character development and community engagement, Holice Powell Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Holice Powell Elementary at (731) 285-1994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
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HOLICE POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dyersburg, TN with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dyer County
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
16.4
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 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOLICE POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black or African American
1.8%

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%

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.