Byars Dowdy Elementary School

904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Byars Dowdy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Byars Dowdy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Byars Dowdy Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Byars Dowdy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byars Dowdy Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#915 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
28%
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27%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
23%
13%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
57%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byars Dowdy Elementary School's ranking?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Byars Dowdy Elementary School often compared to?
Byars Dowdy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Juliet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary School?
456 students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Byars Dowdy Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byars Dowdy Elementary School?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byars Dowdy Elementary School offer ?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Byars Dowdy Elementary School part of?
Byars Dowdy Elementary School is part of Lebanon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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