Dogwood Elementary School

www.gmsdk12.org/dogwoodelementary_home.aspx

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

635

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	25
Black	11
Asian	43
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
527 (83.0 %)
Asian
43 (6.8 %)
Two or More
28 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.9 %)
Black
11 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Germantown
Phone:	(901)756-2310
Website:	http://www.gmsdk12.org/dogwoodelementary_home.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 34

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 94