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Dodson Elementary School

Wilkes-Barre Area SD · Luzerne County · 13 Hillard St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.0

(570)235-6894

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2/10
#1260
Rank 1260 out of 1,545
English Language Arts2/10 · #1313 · 15th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1297 · 16th percentile
Science3/10 · #1002 · 29th percentile

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School Overview

Dodson Elementary sits in Wilkes-Barre, a city with deep roots in the Wyoming Valley that's been working hard at reinvention in recent years. The school serves a community where educators are doing meaningful work in a challenging environment, and families here tend to be resilient and closely connected to their neighborhood. For parents drawn to a tight-knit urban community with an authentic, working-class character — and who are ready to be active partners in their child's education — Wilkes-Barre has a lot of heart to offer.

Student Demographics

215 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
145 (67%)
African American
33 (15%)
White
20 (9%)
Multiple Races
15 (7%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners52 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged200 (93%)
Students with Disabilities42 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

522
Enrollment
26.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #340 · 79th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found