Enrollment
587
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dyersburg, TN
Dyersburg Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Dyersburg Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470108000346
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyersburg Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Dyersburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 587
- students enrolled
Dyersburg Intermediate School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470108000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dyersburg Intermediate School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dyersburg Intermediate School
Dyersburg Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dyersburg, Tennessee, enrolling 587 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dyersburg also operates Dyersburg Primary (744 students) and Dyersburg High School (680 students) alongside Dyersburg Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dyersburg Intermediate School compares
Dyersburg Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,567
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dyersburg Intermediate School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dyersburg, which includes Dyersburg Intermediate School.
$11,567
Per student
+7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Dyersburg Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyersburg Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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 an elementary school in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Intermediate School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyersburg Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dyersburg Intermediate School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Dyersburg, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyersburg Intermediate School?
Dyersburg Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dyersburg Intermediate School rank among public schools in Dyersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Dyersburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dyersburg on the city page.
Is Dyersburg Intermediate School a good school?
Dyersburg Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dyersburg?
Besides Dyersburg Intermediate School, Dyersburg also operates Dyersburg Primary (744 students), Dyersburg High School (680 students), and Dyersburg Middle School (574 students). See the Dyersburg district page for the complete list.
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