Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is ranked #916 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dorothy Dodds Elementary School often compared to?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School, Barnesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
624 students attend Dorothy Dodds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorothy Dodds Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is part of Moorhead Area School District.
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