School Overview
Here is a summary of the school based on its profile within the Rowan-Salisbury School System:

**Hanford-Dole Elementary School** (often referred to as Dole Elementary) is a public elementary school located in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Rowan-Salisbury School System, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while focusing on the holistic development of its students. The school works to integrate technology and community involvement into its daily curriculum, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Hanford-Dole places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy proficiency. The staff focuses on creating a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Through its official website and district channels, the school maintains ongoing communication with families to ensure a collaborative partnership in the educational journey of every child.
414
Total Students
29.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dole Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White108
Hispanic109
Black144
Asian7
Two or More46
  • Black
    144 (34.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    109 (26.3 %)
  • White
    108 (26.1 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (11.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.7 %)
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: Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone: (704)639-3046
Website: http://hdes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dole Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten70
Grade 166
Grade 261
Grade 359
Grade 470
Grade 571
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dole Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22955.3%
Male18544.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)