Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dodson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dodson El Sch serves the west part of Wilkes Barre, PA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dodson Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
We Are One
School Rankings
Dodson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dodson Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2465 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
68%
16%
Black
15%
14%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodson Elementary School's ranking?
Dodson Elementary School is ranked #2465 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dodson Elementary School often compared to?
Dodson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel J Flood Elementary School, Dr David W Kistler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dodson Elementary School?
522 students attend Dodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dodson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodson Elementary School?
Dodson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodson Elementary School offer ?
Dodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dodson Elementary School part of?
Dodson Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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