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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Dibrell Elementary

1759 Mike Muncey RD, McMinnville, TN 37110Warren County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
390
Students
Total enrolled
$12,663
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 390 students in grades PK–08 in McMinnville, Tennessee.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,663 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dibrell Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in McMinnville, Tennessee, serving grades PK–08 with 390 students. The district invests $12,663 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Dibrell Elementary

390
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution209 male · 181 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
69%
26%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470435001741

Academic Outcomes at Dibrell Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,663Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,663
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,572
Student Support$2,406
Administration$1,520
Operations$1,899
Other$1,266
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,663 spent per student, an estimated $5,610 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
24%
State government
48.5%
Local (property tax)
24.1%
Federal programs
27.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hickory Creek SchoolCentertown ElementaryBobby Ray MemorialWest Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Warren County Middle School
↓
High School
Warren County High SchoolWarren County Alternative Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyWarren County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWarren County →
Phone: (931)259-4588
NCES ID: 470435001741
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in McMinnville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Warren County
High
Warren County High School
1,862 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
Mid
Warren County Middle School
784 students · 06–08
● 40 opp
Elem
Hickory Creek School
662 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
Elem
Centertown Elementary
542 students · PK–08
● 40 opp
Elem
Bobby Ray Memorial
514 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
Elem
West Elementary
482 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
Elem
Eastside Elementary
436 students · PK–08
● 35 opp
Elem
Morrison Elementary
381 students · PK–08
● 34 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1759 Mike Muncey RD, McMinnville, TN 37110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.