Byars Dowdy Elementary School

904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 495 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 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 495 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Byars Dowdy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byars Dowdy Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#952 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Byars Dowdy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Byars Dowdy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Byars Dowdy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Byars Dowdy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
25%
14%
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Black
14%
21%
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White
53%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Byars Dowdy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 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 #952 out of 1,761 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary School?
495 students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Byars Dowdy Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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