SOUTH DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Dodge Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dodge County school district, located in Eastman, GA with about 866 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, South Dodge Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Dodge Elementary School, located on McRae Highway in Eastman, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Dodge County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement, character development, and a strong sense of community. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating essential life skills, the faculty and staff work to prepare their young students for long-term educational success.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the broader Eastman community to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. Through various classroom initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on social-emotional growth, South Dodge Elementary aims to create a welcoming space where children feel encouraged to explore their interests and build a solid educational foundation. For more detailed information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families are encouraged to visit the official district website.

For more information, contact South Dodge Elementary School at (478) 374-6691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1118 McRae Hwy
Eastman, GA 31023
Advertisement

SOUTH DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Eastman, GA with about 866 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dodge County
Total Students:
866
Teachers:
53.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 866 students

White
49.4%
Black or African American
41.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.