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Mary Lou Dodson Elementary

Community ISD · Collin County · Lavon, TX

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8/10
#1399
Rank 1399 out of 4,678
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1757 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1477 · 68th percentile
Science8/10 · #869 · 78th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the fast-growing community of Lavon, just east of the main Metroplex sprawl, Mary Lou Dodson Elementary is a solid neighborhood school that punches above its weight in science — a nice fit for families raising curious, hands-on kids. Community ISD has been quietly building a reputation as one of the more grounded districts in Collin County, and Dodson reflects that steady, community-first feel. If you're drawn to the newer developments around Lake Lavon and want a school with a genuine small-town warmth while still being within reach of Wylie and McKinney, this one is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

267 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
117 (44%)
White
80 (30%)
African American
45 (17%)
Asian
12 (4%)
Other
13 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners92 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged163 (61%)
Students with Disabilities45 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

570
Enrollment
39.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)