DYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dyer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gibson Co Sp Dist school district, located in Dyer, TN with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 24 teachers, Dyer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Dyer Elementary School is a public primary school located in the small town of Dyer, Tennessee. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Gibson County Special School District, the school serves students in the local community with a focus on foundational academic development. Its location on East College Street places it at the heart of the community, serving as a central hub for elementary education in the region.
The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By aligning its curriculum with the standards of the Gibson County Special School District, Dyer Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while fostering a positive school culture. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official website provided by the school district.
For more information, contact Dyer Elementary at (731) 692-2444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
http://www.gcssd.org/des/
DYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dyer, TN with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gibson Co Sp Dist
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 24.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.4%
- Black or African American
- 14.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.