- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dresden, TN
Dresden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dresden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470447001777
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dresden Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dresden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 440
- students enrolled
Dresden Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dresden, TN.
School address
District: Weakley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470447001777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Dresden Elementary shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 470447001777 · Dresden, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (611 students)
Dresden Elementary shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dresden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
611 students
- Martin Primary
Martin Primary
470 students
- Greenfield Sch
Greenfield School
454 students
- This school
Dresden Elementary
440 students
- Martin Middle
Martin Middle School
408 students
- Gleason School
Gleason School
393 students
What this shows Dresden Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dresden Elementary compares
Dresden 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,298
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Dresden Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Weakley County reports $11,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dresden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gleason School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dresden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dresden Elementary
How many students attend Dresden Elementary?
Dresden Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dresden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% 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 Dresden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dresden Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Dresden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresden Elementary?
Dresden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dresden Elementary rank among public schools in Dresden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dresden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weakley County?
Besides Dresden Elementary, Weakley County also operates Westview High School (611 students), Martin Primary (470 students), and Greenfield School (454 students). See the Weakley County district page for the complete list.