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Dekalb Christian Academy

750 S Congress Blvd Smithville, TN 37166

Tel: (615) 318-1587

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Dekalb Christian Academy in Smithville, TN enrolls 68 students from pre–kindergarten through 9th grade in a town–based setting.
The school has a Pentecostal affiliation and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 11 total teachers.
Dekalb Christian Academy's student body includes 54% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity.
The school serves early elementary through secondary grade levels, providing co–ed education tailored to families in the Smithville area.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Dekalb Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Pentecostal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-9

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dekalb Christian Academy
Pre-K	9
Kind	10
1	11
2	6
3	8
4	8
5	6
6	6
7	2
8	1
9	1

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Student Body

Total Students

68 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for Dekalb Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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