Dickson Elementary

des.dicksoncountyschools.org/

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

242

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	52
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
155 (64.0 %)
Hispanic
52 (21.5 %)
Two or More
21 (8.7 %)
Black
11 (4.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dickson County
Phone:	(615)740-5837
Website:	http://des.dicksoncountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 38