Enrollment
3
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470102002183
Special Services — Dickson, TN
Federal NCES profile for Special Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
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
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
78.5:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+403% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Special Services compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Special Services reports 3 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 78.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 403% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 394% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dickson County spends $11,402 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 45.5% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Special Services 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 | 78.5:1 | ▲ 403% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 0% | — | — |
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
78.5:1
students per teacher
— 403% above state mean
Top 100% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,402
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 3 Top 0% in Tennessee — larger than 100% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 78.5:1 +403% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470102002183
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
White 33.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickson County, which includes Special Services.
$11,402
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 45.5%
Federal 18.9%
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
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Special Services
How many students attend Special Services?
Special Services has 3 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dickson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Services is 78.5:1, which is 403% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 394% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Services?
The largest demographic group at Special Services is African American at 66.7%. The school serves a student body in Dickson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Services?
Special Services has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.