Dandridge Elementary

As a moderately sized elementary school in Dandridge, Tennessee, Dandridge Elementary educates 543 students from grades pre-K through 5, run under Jefferson County.

Within Jefferson County, which oversees 13 schools and 6,937 students, Dandridge Elementary is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Dandridge Elementary reports that 87% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest is composed of 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Jefferson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Across the wider county, census data for Jefferson County shows median household earnings sit near $66,114, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Jefferson County runs 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,937 students), of which Dandridge Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Maury Middle School, roughly 1.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Dandridge Elementary's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 546 (now 543).

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.