Newbern Elementary School

nes.dyercs.net

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newbern Elementary School, located at 401 North York Street in Newbern, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Dyer County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school offers a foundational curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their future educational endeavors. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development in its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Newbern Elementary acts as a vital hub for the local Newbern community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, school calendars, and updates on programs. With its focus on high standards and student engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

561

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newbern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	26
Black	74
Asian	2
Two or More	8

White
451 (80.4 %)
Black
74 (13.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (4.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Dyer County
Phone:	(731)627-2139
Website:	http://nes.dyercs.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 54

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 89