Enrollment
587
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470108000346
Dyersburg Intermediate School — Dyersburg, TN
Federal NCES profile for Dyersburg Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
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
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)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dyersburg Intermediate School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dyersburg Intermediate School reports 587 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dyersburg spends $13,008 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 41.5% from the state, and 26.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 3 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 Dyersburg Intermediate 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 66% | — | — |
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
15:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,008
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 587 Top 66% in Tennessee — larger than 34% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470108000346
Student demographics
White 42.2%
African American 38.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.9%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dyersburg, which includes Dyersburg Intermediate School.
$13,008
Per student
+6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 41.5%
Federal 26.2%
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
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dyersburg Intermediate School
How many students attend Dyersburg Intermediate School?
Dyersburg Intermediate School has 587 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 6% 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 Dyersburg Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dyersburg Intermediate School is White at 42.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyersburg Intermediate School?
Dyersburg Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.