Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dodson Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
61%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Dodson Street Elementary School?
250 students attend Dodson Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dodson Street Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodson Street Elementary School?
Dodson Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dodson Street Elementary School offer ?
Dodson Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dodson Street Elementary School part of?
Dodson Street Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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