Dickson Elementary

Summary:

Dickson Elementary is a public elementary school serving 242 students in grades PK-5 in Dickson, Tennessee. It is part of the Dickson County School District, which is ranked 24th out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Dickson Elementary's overall performance on TNReady assessments is generally below the Dickson County and Tennessee state averages. However, the school stands out in 5th grade mathematics, with 67.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 56.7% for Dickson County and 44% for the state. Dickson Elementary also performs well in science, with 46.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 52.6% for Dickson County and 44% for the state. The school's female students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively well, but its special education students lag behind.

Compared to nearby schools, Dickson Elementary generally performs worse than Vanleer Elementary and White Bluff Elementary, which are also part of the Dickson County School District. However, it outperforms East Hickman Intermediate School, which is in the neighboring Hickman County School District. The school's declining statewide ranking and equity concerns, such as the performance gap between female and male students, suggest areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 120 W Broad ST
       Dickson, TN  37055


(615) 740-5837

District: Dickson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,191 Help


Students who attend Dickson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dickson Middle School
High:    Dickson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dickson Elementary ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Dickson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (19.6%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dickson Elementary is 10.1, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Dickson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dickson Elementary is $15,191, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Dickson County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dickson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickson Elementary 410th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Dickson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dickson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickson County 30th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dickson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dickson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 68.66 252nd 809 68.9%
2011 41.49 533rd 818 34.8%
2012 41.23 535th 820 34.8%
2013 47.81 567th 846 33.0%
2014 45.16 501st 853 41.3%
2015 47.66 510th 855 40.4%
2017 44.97 350th 646 45.8%
2018 36.32 631st 997 36.7%
2019 38.61 603rd 985 38.8%
2021 45.07 499th 983 49.2%
2022 55.99 384th 1000 61.6%
2023 50.89 459th 1020 55.0%
2024 54.79 410th 1018 59.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dickson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.76 436th 528 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 589th 877 32.8%
2019 47.53 404th 821 50.8%
2022 44.45 451st 858 47.4%
2023 38.60 549th 865 36.5%
2024 66.08 201st 853 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dickson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.06 624th 926 32.6%
2021 57.61 319th 945 66.2%
2022 59.68 325th 975 66.7%
2023 69.82 224th 989 77.4%
2024 64.87 280th 990 71.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dickson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.62 529th 916 42.2%
2021 24.33 725th 941 23.0%
2022 47.85 464th 980 52.7%
2023 30.86 697th 987 29.4%
2024 44.03 544th 991 45.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dickson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.75 574th 841 31.7%
2019 30.31 620th 812 23.6%
2021 37.97 522nd 844 38.2%
2022 53.09 334th 844 60.4%
2023 38.56 527th 852 38.1%
2024 42.07 481st 847 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dickson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 56 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1989 475 63 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 544
1990 473 63 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 450 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1992 415 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 394 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1994 428 19 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 444 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 444 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 495 19 1 3 0 n/a n/a -35 483
1998 467 31 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 477 17 2 9 0 n/a n/a 1 506
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 496 496
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 383 383
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 387 387
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 387 387
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 373 373
2006 275 37 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 301 37 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 330 30 1 23 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 320 27 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 247 26 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 250 22 2 31 2 0 4 0 311
2012 241 20 1 48 2 0 7 0 319
2013 232 17 2 47 2 0 10 0 310
2014 239 31 2 45 1 0 10 0 328
2015 267 29 4 58 1 0 11 0 370
2016 206 23 3 49 1 0 7 0 289
2017 245 17 4 64 0 0 22 0 352
2018 242 14 5 59 2 0 21 0 343
2019 229 11 6 59 1 0 20 0 326
2020 158 13 3 38 0 1 10 0 223
2021 130 8 0 24 0 0 10 0 172
2022 173 10 2 41 0 0 12 0 238
2023 155 11 2 52 0 1 21 0 242
2024 150 10 1 44 0 1 19 0 225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dickson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 25.0 21.4 n/a
1989 544 25.0 21.7 n/a
1990 540 25.0 21.6 n/a
1991 472 25.0 18.8 n/a
1992 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1993 419 25.0 16.8 n/a
1994 448 25.0 17.9 n/a
1995 459 28.0 16.4 n/a
1996 459 28.0 16.4 n/a
1997 483 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 383 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 387 n/a n/a n/a
2003 387 n/a n/a n/a
2004 369 n/a n/a n/a
2005 373 n/a n/a n/a
2006 326 25.0 13.0 n/a
2007 358 26.5 13.5 57.8
2008 386 27.5 14.0 64.8
2009 376 29.5 12.7 69.9
2010 303 25.5 11.8 92.1
2011 311 27.0 11.5 63.7
2012 319 26.0 12.2 65.5
2013 310 26.0 11.9 74.5
2014 328 26.0 12.6 73.8
2015 370 26.0 14.2 65.4
2016 289 27.0 10.7 73
2017 352 27.0 13.0 n/a
2018 343 26.0 13.1 n/a
2019 326 28.5 11.4 n/a
2020 223 27.0 8.2 72.6
2021 172 15.7 10.9 n/a
2022 238 22.5 10.5 n/a
2023 242 23.0 10.5 n/a
2024 225 22.0 10.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dickson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 25.0 21.4 n/a
1989 544 25.0 21.7 n/a
1990 540 25.0 21.6 n/a
1991 472 25.0 18.8 n/a
1992 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1993 419 25.0 16.8 n/a
1994 448 25.0 17.9 n/a
1995 459 28.0 16.4 n/a
1996 459 28.0 16.4 n/a
1997 483 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 383 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 387 n/a n/a n/a
2003 387 n/a n/a n/a
2004 369 n/a n/a n/a
2005 373 n/a n/a n/a
2006 326 25.0 13.0 n/a
2007 358 26.5 13.5 57.8
2008 386 27.5 14.0 64.8
2009 376 29.5 12.7 69.9
2010 303 25.5 11.8 92.1
2011 311 27.0 11.5 63.7
2012 319 26.0 12.2 65.5
2013 310 26.0 11.9 74.5
2014 328 26.0 12.6 73.8
2015 370 26.0 14.2 65.4
2016 289 27.0 10.7 73
2017 352 27.0 13.0 n/a
2018 343 26.0 13.1 n/a
2019 326 28.5 11.4 n/a
2020 223 27.0 8.2 72.6
2021 172 15.7 10.9 n/a
2022 238 22.5 10.5 n/a
2023 242 23.0 10.5 n/a
2024 225 22.0 10.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dickson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,184 (9.4%) $10,628 (84.5%) $12,574
2020 $879 (6.4%) $11,882 (87.1%) $13,637
2021 $1,048 (7.0%) $12,980 (86.4%) $15,020
2022 $1,809 (13.5%) $10,539 (78.9%) $13,360
2023 $1,801 (11.9%) $12,386 (81.5%) $15,191

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dickson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 603rd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 1020 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dickson Elementary)39.622.2
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dickson County)43.634.1
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dickson Elementary)31.319.4
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dickson County)38.942.4
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dickson Elementary)28.360
 31.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dickson County)53.744.1
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dickson Elementary)26.450
 23.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dickson County)36.745.1
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dickson Elementary)48.142.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dickson County)6150.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dickson Elementary)2534.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dickson County)44.347.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Dickson Elementary)38.641.5
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dickson County)47.638.7
 8.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dickson Elementary)27.534.3
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dickson County)37.339.9
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students326242
 25.8%
African American1111
American Indian10
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic5952
 11.9%
Pacific Islander01
White229155
 32.3%
Two or More Races2021
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dickson Elementary

Students at Dickson Elementary are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Dickson Elementary.

Dickson Elementary ranks 410th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dickson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dickson Middle School
High : Dickson County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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