Dyer Elementary

www.gcssd.org/des/

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dyer Elementary School is a public primary school located in the small town of Dyer, Tennessee. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Gibson County Special School District, the school serves students in the local community with a focus on foundational academic development. Its location on East College Street places it at the heart of the community, serving as a central hub for elementary education in the region.

The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By aligning its curriculum with the standards of the Gibson County Special School District, Dyer Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while fostering a positive school culture. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official website provided by the school district.

381

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dyer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	16
Black	83
Two or More	14

White
268 (70.3%)
Black
83 (21.8%)
Hispanic
16 (4.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gibson Co Sp Dist
Phone:	(731)692-2444
Website:	http://www.gcssd.org/des/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 31

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 45