- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dyersburg, TN
Dyersburg Primary
Federal NCES profile for Dyersburg Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470108000349
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyersburg Primary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Dyersburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 744
- students enrolled
Dyersburg Primary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg Primary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dyersburg, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470108000349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dyersburg Primary held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 470108000349 · Dyersburg, TN Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dyersburg High School (680 students)
Dyersburg Primary held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dyersburg Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dyersburg Primary
744 students
- Dyersburg High
Dyersburg High School
680 students
- Dyersburg Inte
Dyersburg Intermediate School
587 students
- Dyersburg Midd
Dyersburg Middle School
574 students
What this shows Dyersburg Primary reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyersburg Primary compares
Dyersburg Primary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.6%
White 38.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Dyersburg Primary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Dyersburg reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dyersburg Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dyersburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyersburg Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Dyersburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dyersburg Primary
How many students attend Dyersburg Primary?
Dyersburg Primary has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dyersburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyersburg Primary is 12.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% 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 Dyersburg Primary?
The largest demographic group at Dyersburg Primary is African American at 44.6% of enrollment, in Dyersburg, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyersburg Primary?
Dyersburg Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dyersburg Primary rank among schools in Dyersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyersburg Primary ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Dyersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Dyersburg?
Besides Dyersburg Primary, Dyersburg also operates Dyersburg High School (680 students), Dyersburg Intermediate School (587 students), and Dyersburg Middle School (574 students). See the Dyersburg district page for the complete list.