DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1900 DODGE RD
EAST AMHERST, NY 14051

www.williamsvillek12.org

581 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dodge Elementary School is a prominent public school located in East Amherst, New York, serving students within the highly-regarded Williamsville Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous New York State standards while providing students with a well-rounded education that incorporates essential skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dodge Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and faculty. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through diverse extracurricular opportunities and personalized learning strategies. By maintaining a close partnership with the broader Williamsville community, the school prepares its students for a seamless transition into middle school, equipping them with the foundational tools needed for future academic success.

581

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	31
Black	26
Asian	84
Two or More	33

White
407 (70.1 %)
Asian
84 (14.5 %)
Two or More
33 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
31 (5.3 %)
Black
26 (4.5 %)

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:	WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)626-9820
Website:	http://www.williamsvillek12.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 115

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 131