Dodson Primary

600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dodson Primary serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dodson Primary's student population of 334 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Dodson Primary is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dodson Primary?
334 students attend Dodson Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dodson Primary students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodson Primary?
Dodson Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dodson Primary offer ?
Dodson Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dodson Primary part of?
Dodson Primary is part of Denver City Independent School District.

School Reviews

1   3/17/2020
Teachers are so rude, should learn to be friendly and treat the parents like customers. Teachers show no respect, lack communication.
- Posted by Parent - Norma Hernandez

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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