Dogwood Elementary

dogwood.hesdk8.org

646 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dogwood Elementary School, located in Heber, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Heber Elementary School District. As a TK-8 school, it provides a comprehensive learning environment for students ranging from transitional kindergarten through the eighth grade. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, utilizing its official website to keep families informed about district policies, school events, and educational resources. By serving the small, close-knit community of Heber, Dogwood Elementary strives to maintain a supportive campus culture that prioritizes student success, literacy, and the development of essential life skills in a safe and inclusive setting.

646

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	629
Two or More	3

Hispanic
629 (97.5 %)
White
13 (2.0 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Heber Elementary
Phone:	(760)337-6530
Website:	http://dogwood.hesdk8.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 173

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 129