Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blanche Dodd Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Blanche Dodd Intermediate's attendance zone covers the entire Krum school district, encompassing approximately 73.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blanche Dodd Elementary School's student population of 335 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Blanche Dodd Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanche Dodd Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanche Dodd Elementary School's ranking?
Blanche Dodd Elementary School is ranked #1963 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blanche Dodd Elementary School?
335 students attend Blanche Dodd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Blanche Dodd Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanche Dodd Elementary School?
Blanche Dodd Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanche Dodd Elementary School offer ?
Blanche Dodd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blanche Dodd Elementary School part of?
Blanche Dodd Elementary School is part of Krum Independent School District.
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