EDWIN S DODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Edwin S Dodson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Reno, NV with about 418 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Edwin S Dodson 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.

Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School is a public school located in Reno, Nevada, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Washoe County School District, the school is situated in a central residential area of the city. It operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its diverse student population and its efforts to engage the local community through various school-sponsored programs and family events. Like many schools in the Washoe County district, Dodson emphasizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, alongside efforts to integrate technology into the classroom. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining an inclusive culture, aiming to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Reno area.

For more information, contact Edwin S Dodson Elementary School at (775) 689-2530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4355 Houston
Reno, NV 89502
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EDWIN S DODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Reno, NV with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
6th 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.

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School Demographics for 418 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.3%
White
34.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
3.8%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
43.1%
Male
56.9%

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.