Special Services

School Overview
Based on the information provided, here is a summary of the facility:

The Special Services department located at 115 Academy Street in Dickson, Tennessee, serves as a centralized hub for the Dickson County School System’s support infrastructure. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 classroom setting, this location serves as the administrative headquarters for programs designed to assist students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, and individualized education requirements. The office coordinates essential resources to ensure that students receive the specialized instruction and accommodations necessary to succeed within the district.

The facility acts as a point of contact for parents, educators, and community members seeking information regarding special education services, psychological testing, and developmental support. By housing these services in a dedicated location, the school system provides a professional environment where staff can manage compliance, oversee individualized education programs (IEPs), and implement inclusive policies that support the educational equity of students across the county.
157
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
78.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Special Services
Demographic Student Count
White131
Hispanic5
Black16
Asian1
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • White
    131 (83.4 %)
  • Black
    16 (10.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Dickson County
Phone: (931)289-4135
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 78.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 124
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 2
Grade 9 1
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Special Services
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten124
Grade 14
Grade 26
Grade 36
Grade 44
Grade 56
Grade 62
Grade 91
Grade 111
Grade 123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Special Services
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5031.8%
Male10768.2%