Enrollment
301
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470447001778
Dresden High School — Dresden, TN
Federal NCES profile for Dresden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Weakley County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dresden High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dresden High School reports 301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weakley County spends $12,742 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 49.7% from the state, and 22.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dresden High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,742
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 301 Top 23% in Tennessee — larger than 77% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470447001778
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weakley County, which includes Dresden High School.
$12,742
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 49.7%
Federal 22.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dresden High School
How many students attend Dresden High School?
Dresden High School has 301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dresden, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden High School is 12.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dresden High School?
The largest demographic group at Dresden High School is White at 87.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dresden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresden High School?
Dresden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.