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Dyllis Springs Elementary

120 Ollis RD, Oliver Springs, TN 37840 · (865) 435-6357 · Roane County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL324 STUDENTS
Enrollment
324
Elementary
DISTRICT 474 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
23
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
53
Grade 3
61
Grade 4
45
Grade 5
34
Student demographics
White
29992%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
144%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 16%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 21%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15949%
Female
16551%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
44.4%
TN avg 40.9% . -3.2pp since 2022
Math
63.9%
TN avg 39.3% . +9.4pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
324
-66 (-17%) vs 2017
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Dyllis Springs Elementary

Dyllis Springs Elementary operates as a cozy elementary campus in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, run under Roane County. Current enrollment sits at 324 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 31% smaller than typical.

Roane County runs 18 schools in total, collectively educating 6,178 students. Dyllis Springs Elementary is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Dyllis Springs Elementary lists that 92% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Roane County as a whole.

In the area at large, Roane County reports that median household earnings sit near $71,885, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Roane County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,178 students), of which Dyllis Springs Elementary is one.

Nearest neighbor: Norwood Elementary, around 1.9 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Dyllis Springs Elementary has fell 17%, going from 390 students in 2018 to 324 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Roane County at a glance

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Population
55,208
Census ACS
Median income
$71,885
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
6,178 students

Quick facts

School name
Dyllis Springs Elementary
District
Roane County
Address
120 Ollis RD, Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Phone
(865) 435-6357
County
Roane County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
324
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
470359002302
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Dyllis Springs Elementary
How many students attend Dyllis Springs Elementary?
Dyllis Springs Elementary enrolls approximately 324 students in grades PK-05.
Is Dyllis Springs Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dyllis Springs Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dyllis Springs Elementary?
At Dyllis Springs Elementary, the student body is approximately 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Dyllis Springs Elementary public or private?
Dyllis Springs Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Roane County.
Where is Dyllis Springs Elementary located?
Dyllis Springs Elementary is located at 120 Ollis RD, Oliver Springs, TN 37840.
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