Dodson Elementary School
Tel:
(570)826-7185
- Dodson Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Dodson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Dodson Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dodson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dodson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2666 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 11% |
| Black | 18% | 15% |
| White | 27% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dodson Elementary School is G A R Memorial Junior Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is G A R Memorial Junior Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dr David W Kistler Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilkes Barre G A R Memorial Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 911 students
0.6 miles
Grant & Lehigh Streets
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570)826-7165 0.6 7-12 911 - Wilkes Barre Elmer L Meyers Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 900 students
0.9 miles
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570)826-7145 0.9 7-12 900 - Wilkes Barre Dr David W Kistler Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 938 students
1.0 miles
301 Old River Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570)826-7230 1.0 K-6 938 - Wilkes Barre Lee Park Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 298 students
1.1 miles
99 Lee Park Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570)824-4741 1.1 2-3 298 - Wilkes Barre James M Coughlin Junior Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 906 students
1.3 miles
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570)826-7111 1.3 9-12 906
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