- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dyersburg, TN
Fifth Consolidated School
Federal NCES profile for Fifth Consolidated School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470105000340
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fifth Consolidated School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Dyersburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 537
- students enrolled
Fifth Consolidated School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fifth Consolidated School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dyersburg, TN.
School address
District: Dyer County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470105000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fifth Consolidated School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 470105000340 · Dyersburg, TN Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dyer County High School (1,052 students)
Fifth Consolidated School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Fifth Consolidated School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dyer County Hi
Dyer County High School
1,052 students
- This school
Fifth Consolidated School
537 students
- Newbern Elemen
Newbern Elementary School
527 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle School
445 students
- Three Oaks Mid 387
Three Oaks Middle School
387 students
- Holice Powell 252
Holice Powell Elementary
252 students
What this shows Fifth Consolidated School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fifth Consolidated School compares
Fifth Consolidated School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,618
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Fifth Consolidated School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dyer County reports $11,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fifth Consolidated School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newbern Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holice Powell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fifth Consolidated School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fifth Consolidated School
How many students attend Fifth Consolidated School?
Fifth Consolidated School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dyersburg, TN. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifth Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifth Consolidated School is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fifth Consolidated School?
The largest demographic group at Fifth Consolidated School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Dyersburg, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fifth Consolidated School?
Fifth Consolidated School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Fifth Consolidated School rank among schools in Dyersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fifth Consolidated School ranks #1 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 Dyer County?
Besides Fifth Consolidated School, Dyer County also operates Dyer County High School (1,052 students), Newbern Elementary School (527 students), and Northview Middle School (445 students). See the Dyer County district page for the complete list.