Dodson Street Elementary School
Tel:
(337)369-3738
- Dodson Street Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Dodson Street Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dodson Street Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dodson Street Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #296 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 25% | 44% |
| White | 67% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iberia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dodson Street Elementary School is New Iberia Senior High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anderson Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Lewis Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Iberia North Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 697 students
0.7 miles
604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)369-6132 0.7 PK-6 697 - New Iberia Daspit Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 454 students
1.0 miles
1103 Daspit Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)364-2371 1.0 PK-6 454 - New Iberia Pesson Addition Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 510 students
1.2 miles
619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-9907 1.2 PK-6 510 - New Iberia North Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 319 students
1.5 miles
121 North Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-6636 1.5 PK-6 319 - New Iberia Johnston Hopkins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 576 students
1.7 miles
1200 Hopkins Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337)369-9687 1.7 PK-6 576
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