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Byars Dowdy Elementary School

904 HICKORY RIDGE RD, LEBANON, TN 37087

About Byars Dowdy Elementary School

Byars Dowdy Elementary School is one of the most community-oriented Elementary Schools in the entire state, known for its high-quality academics and an atmosphere of great care. Serving grades PK–5 in the Lebanon Special School District, the school has an excellent student-teacher ratio of 13:1, making for a great academic and growth experience for students. 39% of students are proficient in math and 27% in reading, and this is indicative of their steady advancement, along with their diligence and the involvement of families at home. The families in the area appreciate the friendly people and affordable cost of living, with the median cost of a home in Lebanon being around $428,000. Byars Dowdy Elementary School as a great choice among Elementary Schools in Tennessee.

Byars Dowdy Elementary School Contact Information

Address

904 HICKORY RIDGE RD, LEBANON, TN 37087

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Phone

(615) 444-6651

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 27% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
516
Total Students
$62218
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 136 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Byars Dowdy Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 53.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 25.1%
Black 14.3%
Two+ Races 6.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
53.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
25.1%
Black
14.3%
Two+ Races
6.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 516
47.7%
246 Female
52.3%
270 Male

Student Population

516 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

602 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Byars Dowdy Elementary is rank #591 in Tennessee Elementary Schools with ratings based on test performance, graduation rate and future readiness of students.

FAQ

Q1: Do you want to determine if Byars Dowdy Elementary School is rated as one of the top schools in the state of Tennessee?

A: Visit the rankings and reports on either U.S. News or the Tennessee Department of Education, Byars Dowdy usually performs well.

Q2: Do they have any before or after-school care?

A: Yes! They have ways for students to be cared for before or after school supervision, and students get that extra help to finish school work and have fun!

Q3: How do students get to Byars Dowdy Elementary School?

A: Students can take a bus if they live in specific locations or on specific routes; this way, the bus makes it easy and safe to get to and from school daily.

Q4: What is it like to learn at Byars Dowdy Elementary?

A: The school features updated classrooms, a library, a gymnasium, computer labs, and secure outdoor spaces to play; they want students to learn while having fun too!

Q5: How can parents be involved?

A: Parents can attend school events, join the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and partner with staff on various school events/projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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