Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dickson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dickson Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
64%
59%
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
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson Elementary School's ranking?
Dickson Elementary School is ranked #466 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dickson Elementary School often compared to?
Dickson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dickson Elementary School?
242 students attend Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dickson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Elementary School?
Dickson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson Elementary School offer ?
Dickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dickson Elementary School part of?
Dickson Elementary School is part of Dickson County School District.
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