Dresden Elementary

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Dresden Elementary School, located at 759 Linden Street in Dresden, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Weakley County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in preparation for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dresden Elementary is often characterized by its commitment to community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school maintains a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, frequently incorporating local traditions and partnerships to enhance the student experience. By leveraging dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to ensure that every student receives personalized attention, helping them transition successfully through their formative years in the Dresden area.

440

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dresden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	16
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	23

White
384 (87.3%)
Two or More
23 (5.2%)
Hispanic
16 (3.6%)
Black
12 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Weakley County
Phone:	(731)364-3401
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 79