- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, TN
Byars Dowdy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Byars Dowdy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470237000862
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byars Dowdy Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 545
- students enrolled
Byars Dowdy Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byars Dowdy Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Byars Dowdy Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 470237000862 · Lebanon, TN Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Houston Elementary (759 students)
Byars Dowdy Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Byars Dowdy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sam Houston El
Sam Houston Elementary
759 students
- Walter J. Bair
Walter J. Baird Middle School
757 students
- Jones Brummett
Jones Brummett Elementary School
740 students
- Castle Heights
Castle Heights Elementary
657 students
- Winfree Bryant
Winfree Bryant Middle School
589 students
- This school
Byars Dowdy Elementary
545 students
What this shows Byars Dowdy Elementary reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byars Dowdy Elementary compares
Byars Dowdy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,149
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Byars Dowdy Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon reports $11,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byars Dowdy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter J. Baird Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Brummett Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castle Heights Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfree Bryant Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byars Dowdy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sam Houston Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 18:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Coles Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byars Dowdy Elementary
How many students attend Byars Dowdy Elementary?
Byars Dowdy Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, TN. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byars Dowdy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Byars Dowdy Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byars Dowdy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Byars Dowdy Elementary is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byars Dowdy Elementary?
Byars Dowdy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Byars Dowdy Elementary rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Byars Dowdy Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon?
Besides Byars Dowdy Elementary, Lebanon also operates Sam Houston Elementary (759 students), Walter J. Baird Middle School (757 students), and Jones Brummett Elementary School (740 students). See the Lebanon district page for the complete list.