Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hiram W Dodd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hiram W Dodd Elementary School serves the southern part of Allentown, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Get Better Together! All of Our Strengths Are Needed!
School Rankings
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiram W Dodd Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2284 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiram W Dodd Elementary School's ranking?
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School is ranked #2284 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hiram W Dodd Elementary School often compared to?
Hiram W Dodd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hiram W Dodd Elementary School?
627 students attend Hiram W Dodd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hiram W Dodd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hiram W Dodd Elementary School?
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiram W Dodd Elementary School offer ?
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiram W Dodd Elementary School part of?
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School is part of Allentown City School District.
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