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Dodson Elementary School vs. Dr David W Kistler Elementary School

Should you attend Dodson Elementary School or Dr David W Kistler Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dodson Elementary School
13 Hillard St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School
301 Old River Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Dr David W Kistler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dodson 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 970 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr David W Kistler 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
483 students
970 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dodson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dodson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dodson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2709 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2402 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dodson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dodson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dodson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
175
Grade 1 Students
113
178
Grade 2 Students
97
186
Grade 3 Students
51
125
Grade 4 Students
83
128
Grade 5 Students
66
178

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
68%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dodson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dodson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dodson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dodson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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