- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, TN
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dickson County Distance Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470102002648
👥 S:T ratio 94
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 40
- students enrolled
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Charlotte, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102002648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-25.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 470102002648 · Charlotte, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 1.6:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson County High School (1,337 students)
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy shrank from 101 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-25.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson County
Dickson County High School
1,337 students
- Creek Wood Hig
Creek Wood High School
919 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elementary
713 students
- Stuart Burns E
Stuart Burns Elementary
706 students
- Charlotte Elem
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- This school 40
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
40 students
What this shows Dickson County Distance Learning Academy reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickson County Distance Learning Academy compares
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy 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 | 1.6:1 | ▼ 90% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.6:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
1.6:1
students per teacher
- 90% below state mean
Top 1% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,729
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.5%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Dickson County reports $10,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickson County Distance Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creek Wood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickson County Distance Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickson County Distance Learning Academy
How many students attend Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, TN. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is 1.6:1, which is 90% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 90% 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 Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dickson County Distance Learning Academy is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Charlotte, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson County Distance Learning Academy?
Dickson County Distance Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dickson County Distance Learning Academy rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson County Distance Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Charlotte, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides Dickson County Distance Learning Academy, Dickson County also operates Dickson County High School (1,337 students), Creek Wood High School (919 students), and Centennial Elementary (713 students). See the Dickson County district page for the complete list.