What grades does The Discovery School serve?

As a Primary school, The Discovery School serves students in Dickson, TN. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is The Discovery School located?

You can find The Discovery School in Dickson, TN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Discovery School?

At The Discovery School, there are approximately 13.2 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Dickson, TN?

The Discovery School is among the schools serving Dickson, TN. The school is part of the local school system.

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The Discovery School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Dickson, Tennessee|Dickson County

Dickson, TN 37055

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Oct

Sat

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Thu

School Board Planning SessionStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Parent Teacher Conferences/ No School for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

School Board Planning SessionStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Thu

School Board Planning SessionStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

225

Student:Teacher

13.2:1

Locale

Town

District

Dickson County

Phone

(615)441-4163

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

200

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

17.65

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.18000001

Social Workers

0.13

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,729

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,209

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,135

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 46%Local 38%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.8%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

9.8%

Uninsured residents

11.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,179

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,069

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

326 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

251 (23%)

Autism

152 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

131 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

49 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

24 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

202

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

School Board Planning Session

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Staff Day

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Parent Teacher Conferences/ No School for Students

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dickson County. The Discovery School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences/ No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences/ No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Mar 20, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	School Board Planning SessionDistrict-wide Check the published agenda for session topics and details.	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Discovery School

The Discovery School has a total enrollment of 225 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Dickson, TN.