South Dodge Elementary School

www.dodge.k12.ga.us/sdes

675 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

675

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Dodge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	24
Black	284
Asian	2
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

White
316 (46.8 %)
Black
284 (42.1 %)
Two or More
48 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dodge County
Phone:	(478)374-6691
Website:	http://www.dodge.k12.ga.us/sdes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 96

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 90