Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dodds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dodds CCSD 7 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Dodds Elementary School?
133 students attend Dodds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dodds Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodds Elementary School?
Dodds Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodds Elementary School offer ?
Dodds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dodds Elementary School part of?
Dodds Elementary School is part of Dodds CCSD 7 School District.
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