HIRAM W DODD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hiram W Dodd El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 649 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Hiram W Dodd El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Hiram W. Dodd Elementary School is a public school located in the Allentown School District in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, Dodd Elementary focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body, working to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors through structured classroom instruction and community-centered initiatives.

The school is situated in a residential area of South Allentown, serving as a hub for its neighborhood families. It operates with a focus on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services to address the varying needs of its students. By partnering with parents and community stakeholders, Hiram W. Dodd Elementary aims to create a nurturing space where students can thrive, develop essential life skills, and build a strong educational foundation before transitioning to middle school.

For more information, contact Hiram W Dodd El Sch at (484) 765-4501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1944 S Church St
Allentown, PA 18103-8690
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HIRAM W DODD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Allentown, PA with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Allentown City SD
Total Students:
649
Teachers:
38.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 649 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIRAM W DODD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.0%
Black or African American
12.5%
White
9.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.