Dyersburg Primary serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dyersburg Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dyersburg Primary's student population of 746 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dyersburg Primary is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
37%
21%
White
44%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dyersburg Primary often compared to?
Dyersburg Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dyersburg Primary?
746 students attend Dyersburg Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dyersburg Primary students are White, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dyersburg Primary?
Dyersburg Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dyersburg Primary offer ?
Dyersburg Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dyersburg Primary part of?
Dyersburg Primary is part of Dyersburg School District.
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