David Youree Elementary

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738 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

David Youree Elementary School is a public school located in Smyrna, Tennessee, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Rutherford County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The school’s mission emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement, often utilizing a mix of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, David Youree Elementary places a strong value on parent and community involvement to enhance the overall learning experience. The school features an active school community that works to provide extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to help children develop both socially and academically. With a commitment to preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

738

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Youree Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	241
Black	207
Asian	32
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
241 (32.7 %)
Black
207 (28.0 %)
White
197 (26.7 %)
Two or More
56 (7.6 %)
Asian
32 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)459-3492
Website:	http://dye.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 6

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 117