Enrollment
334
Elementary
DISTRICT 322 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DENVER CITY ISD·NCES 481677013130
Dodson Primary School
600 N SOLAND, DENVER CITY, TX 79323 · (806) 592-5931 · Yoakum County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL334 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
232 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 95 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 80 | 24% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dodson Primary School→Kelley Elementary School→William G Gravitt Junior High School→Denver City High School
Based on grade levels within DENVER CITY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dodson Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson Primary School this school | 334 | 69.5% | N/A |
| Banquete Elementary School BANQUETE | 336 | 67.9% | 35.5% |
| Lamar Early Ee-Kg ODESSA | 338 | 72.5% | N/A |
| Karnes City Elementary School KARNES CITY | 296 | 66.2% | 27.3% |
| Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School ODESSA | 352 | 66.2% | 52.0% |
| Fort Stockton Intermediate School FORT STOCKTON | 341 | 74.2% | 34.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dodson Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 334 | #3,986 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #3,008 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.4% | #3,515 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.5% | #2,594 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.0% | #934 of 2,838 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
334
-65 (-16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 334 | 21.4 | 15.6:1 | 69% (232) |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 22.5 | 14.8:1 | 75% (252) |
| 2022-23 | 347 | 19.2 | 18.1:1 | 73% (253) |
| 2020-21 | 399 | 27 | 14.8:1 | 71% (283) |
| 2017-18 | 434 | 28.1 | 15.4:1 | 65% (281) |
| 2015-16 | 525 | 29 | 18.1:1 | 63% (333) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dodson Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (434 to 334); teachers down 24% (28.1 to 21.4).
About Dodson Primary School
Dodson Primary School is a small elementary school in DENVER CITY, Texas. The school runs pre-K through 2 and enrolls 334 students. Elementary schools in Texas have about 519 students on average; enrollment here is 36% lower.
DENVER CITY ISD is made up of 4 schools with 1,474 students in all.
Of every 100 students at Dodson Primary School, about 84 are Hispanic. After that, the student body is 13% White. Census figures show Yoakum County is about 66% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 27, compared with 70 nationally.
The school has 21.4 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 15.6 students per teacher. It is about the same as the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. The school reported 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Across public schools in Yoakum County, the average is 60%.
The school is in Yoakum County, where median household income comes to about $84,925, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Yoakum County counts 7 public schools with about 1,897 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Dodson Primary School from the closest public school, Kelley Elementary School. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 16% decline, from 399 to 334.
The discussion board for Dodson Primary School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Yoakum County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,571
Census ACS
Median income
$84,925
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,897 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DENVER CITY ISD
- Denver City High SchoolHigh · 512 students
- William G Gravitt Junior High SchoolMiddle · 319 students
- Kelley Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
Other schools in DENVER CITY
- Denver City High SchoolHigh · 512 students
- William G Gravitt Junior High SchoolMiddle · 319 students
- Kelley Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
Nearby schools
- Kelley Elementary School0.0 mi · 309
- William G Gravitt Junior High School0.8 mi · 319
- Denver City High School0.9 mi · 512
- Seagraves Schools14.6 mi · 525
- Plains High School15.1 mi · 129
- Plains Elementary School15.1 mi · 201
Frequently asked questions
About Dodson Primary SchoolHow large is Dodson Primary School?
Dodson Primary School enrolls approximately 334 students in grades PK-02.
Is Dodson Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dodson Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Dodson Primary School have?
Dodson Primary School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Dodson Primary School?
Student demographics at Dodson Primary School are roughly 13% White, 84% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Dodson Primary School in?
Dodson Primary School is part of DENVER CITY ISD.
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