BLANCHE DODD INT

BLANCHE DODD INT is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KRUM ISD school district, located in KRUM, TX with about 314 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th 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 24 teachers, BLANCHE DODD INT has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

BLANCHE DODD INTermediate School is a public campus located in Krum, Texas, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Krum Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Blanche Dodd, a long-time Krum educator who taught in the district for several decades, reflecting the community’s commitment to honoring its local educational history. The campus focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary and middle school, emphasizing foundational academic skills and student development.

As a core component of the Krum ISD mission, BLANCHE DODD INTermediate maintains a strong focus on fostering a close-knit, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes student engagement through various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and a community-oriented atmosphere that is characteristic of the smaller, growing town of Krum. By maintaining a connection to the broader district's goals, the school strives to prepare its upper-elementary students for the academic challenges they will face as they advance to secondary education.

For more information, contact BLANCHE DODD INT at (940) 482-2603 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.