Dorothy Dodds Elementary School

www.isd152.org/o/dde

658 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, serves as a modern educational hub for students in the Moorhead Area Public School district. Named in honor of a long-time local educator, the school is recognized for its contemporary architectural design, which emphasizes flexible learning spaces and natural light to foster an engaging environment for young learners. The school places a high priority on building a supportive community culture, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and inclusivity for its diverse student body.

Beyond its physical infrastructure, Dorothy Dodds is known for integrating innovative teaching strategies that emphasize collaboration and personalized learning. The school encourages strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional support, the school strives to prepare its elementary students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

658

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	61
Black	94
Asian	15
Two or More	40
American Indian	23

White
425 (64.6 %)
Black
94 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.3 %)
Two or More
40 (6.1 %)
American Indian
23 (3.5 %)
Asian
15 (2.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Moorhead Area Public Schools
Phone:	(218)284-1300
Website:	http://www.isd152.org/o/dde
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 161

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 127