ROBERT C DODSON SCHOOL

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

715 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Robert C. Dodson School, located at 105 Avondale Road in Yonkers, New York, is a public school operating under the Yonkers Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing a range of grades that provide a continuous educational environment from elementary through middle school levels. The school is committed to the district’s overarching mission of fostering academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for success in a global society.

As part of the Yonkers school system, Robert C. Dodson emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities. The school works to cultivate a supportive learning community, utilizing district-wide resources to meet the diverse needs of its students. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, policies, and school-specific programs by visiting the official Yonkers Public Schools website.

715

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT C DODSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	610
Black	43
Asian	20
Two or More	4

Hispanic
610 (85.3 %)
Black
43 (6.0 %)
White
38 (5.3 %)
Asian
20 (2.8 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)

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:	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)376-8159
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 34

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 92