Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dodson Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
23%
41%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Dodson Street Elementary School?
250 students attend Dodson Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dodson Street Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodson Street Elementary School?
Dodson Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dodson Street Elementary School offer ?
Dodson Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dodson Street Elementary School part of?
Dodson Street Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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