- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dyer, TN
Dyer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dyer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470140000411
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyer Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 381
- students enrolled
Dyer Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gibson Co Sp Dist · Tennessee
NCES ID 470140000411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dyer Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470140000411 · Dyer, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students)
Dyer Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dyer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Elementary School
881 students
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County High School
776 students
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Middle School
757 students
- Gibson County
Gibson County High School
429 students
- This school
Dyer Elementary
381 students
- Rutherford Ele 282
Rutherford Elementary
282 students
What this shows Dyer Elementary reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyer Elementary compares
Dyer 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,106
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 381 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 70.3%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Dyer Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gibson Co Sp Dist reports $10,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dyer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gibson County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dyer Elementary
How many students attend Dyer Elementary?
Dyer Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dyer, TN. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% 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 Dyer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dyer Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Dyer, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyer Elementary?
Dyer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Besides Dyer Elementary, Gibson Co Sp Dist also operates South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students), South Gibson County High School (776 students), and South Gibson County Middle School (757 students). See the Gibson Co Sp Dist district page for the complete list.