Dodge Elementary School

1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dodge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Dodge Elementary School serves the northeast part of East Amherst, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dodge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Dodge Elementary School's student population of 590 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Motto
The Most Dynamic School on the Planet!

School Rankings

Dodge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodge Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#256 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
80-84%
52%
80-84%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
(22-23)
21%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dodge Elementary School's ranking?
Dodge Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dodge Elementary School often compared to?
Dodge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Country Parkway Elementary School, Harris Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dodge Elementary School?
590 students attend Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dodge Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodge Elementary School?
Dodge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dodge Elementary School offer ?
Dodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dodge Elementary School part of?
Dodge Elementary School is part of Williamsville Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Dodge Elementary School serves the northeast part of East Amherst, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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