Dodson Primary serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Attendance Zone: Dodson Pri's attendance zone covers the entire district in Denver City, TX, encompassing approximately 156.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dodson Primary's student population of 334 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dodson Primary is 0.28, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
84% of Dodson Primary students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodson Primary?
Dodson Primary has a student ration of 16:1, 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
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