Dyersburg Primary

1425 Frank Maynard DR
Dyersburg, TN 38024

dps.dyersburgcityschools.org

744 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dyersburg Primary School, located at 1425 Frank Maynard Drive in Dyersburg, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dyersburg City Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and structured environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for students as they begin their academic journeys.

The school is deeply integrated into the Dyersburg community, maintaining a focus on fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while supporting diverse learning needs, Dyersburg Primary prioritizes creating a supportive atmosphere where children can develop a love for learning. For families looking for more detailed information on enrollment, school policies, or district resources, the school’s official website at http://dps.dyersburgcityschools.org serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and updates.

744

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dyersburg Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	52
Black	332
Asian	7
Two or More	64

Black
332 (44.6%)
White
289 (38.8%)
Two or More
64 (8.6%)
Hispanic
52 (7.0%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)

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:	Dyersburg
Phone:	(731)286-3615
Website:	http://dps.dyersburgcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 156

Kindergarten 216

Grade 1 190

Grade 2 182