Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
52%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
34%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School is ranked #383 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School often compared to?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donner Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School?
235 students attend Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School offer ?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School part of?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
In what neighborhood is Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School located?
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School is located in the Mira Loma neighborhood of Reno, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Mira Loma.
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