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#754 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 42% in state
Trimble Elementary
Elementary School · Dyer County · Trimble, TN
A Dyer County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
256 College ST, Trimble, TN 38259
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trimble Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Trimble Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average346/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,625
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Dyer County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 536 | Compare → |
| Finley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 231 | Compare → |
| Holice Powell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
| Newbern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dyer County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trimble Elementary is listed in Dyer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trimble Elementary
Trimble Elementary is a public elementary school in Trimble, TN, part of Dyer County, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trimble Elementary
What grades does Trimble Elementary serve?
Trimble Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Trimble Elementary?
Trimble Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trimble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trimble Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trimble Elementary rank in TN?
Trimble Elementary ranks #754 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Trimble Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Trimble Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Trimble Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trimble Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trimble Elementary a charter school?
No, Trimble Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trimble Elementary a Title I school?
No, Trimble Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dyer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (731) 297-5512
- Area population (ZIP 38259)
- 682
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38259; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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