Byars Dowdy Elementary

www.byarsdowdy.org

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Byars Dowdy Elementary, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lebanon Special School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while encouraging a lifelong love of reading and discovery.

Beyond core academics, Byars Dowdy is known for its strong sense of community and dedication to parent-teacher collaboration. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and character education, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel valued. With a focus on providing well-rounded experiences, the school actively promotes extracurricular involvement and utilizes its resources to ensure every child has access to the tools needed for their personal and educational growth.

545

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byars Dowdy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	165
Black	77
Asian	5
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
261 (47.9%)
Hispanic
165 (30.3%)
Black
77 (14.1%)
Two or More
35 (6.4%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Yes
District:	Lebanon
Phone:	(615)444-6651
Website:	http://www.byarsdowdy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 54

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Byars Dowdy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Byars Dowdy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	48.3%
Male	282	51.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th