- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcminnville, TN
Dibrell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dibrell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470435001741
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dibrell Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Mcminnville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 389
- students enrolled
Dibrell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dibrell Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Mcminnville, TN.
School address
District: Warren County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470435001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Dibrell Elementary shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 470435001741 · Mcminnville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren County High School (1,689 students)
Dibrell Elementary shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dibrell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren County
Warren County High School
1,689 students
- Warren County
Warren County Middle School
807 students
- Hickory Creek 603
Hickory Creek School
603 students
- Centertown Ele 566
Centertown Elementary
566 students
- Bobby Ray Memo 520
Bobby Ray Memorial
520 students
- This school 389
Dibrell Elementary
389 students
What this shows Dibrell Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dibrell Elementary compares
Dibrell Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,299
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Dibrell Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Warren County reports $10,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dibrell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Creek School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centertown Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby Ray Memorial | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dibrell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dibrell Elementary
How many students attend Dibrell Elementary?
Dibrell Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcminnville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dibrell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dibrell Elementary is 13:1, which is 15% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% 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 Dibrell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dibrell Elementary is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Mcminnville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dibrell Elementary?
Dibrell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Dibrell Elementary rank among schools in Mcminnville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dibrell Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Mcminnville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcminnville on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Dibrell Elementary, Warren County also operates Warren County High School (1,689 students), Warren County Middle School (807 students), and Hickory Creek School (603 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.