DODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dodson El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilkes-Barre Area SD school district, located in Wilkes Barre, PA with about 569 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 34 teachers, Dodson El Sch 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.

Dodson Elementary School, located at 80 Jones Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution operating under the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards and the development of essential social and learning skills. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and educational goals aimed at preparing young learners for their transition to secondary education.

The school maintains a digital presence through the Wilkes-Barre Area School District website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access important information. This includes academic calendars, faculty contact details, school policies, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. By fostering a structured learning environment, Dodson Elementary strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining communication with the Wilkes-Barre community to ensure academic success and student well-being.

For more information, contact Dodson El Sch at (570) 826-7185 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.