Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 4355 Houston Dr
       Reno, NV  89502


(775) 689-2530

District: Washoe County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 384 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,675 Help


Students who attend Edwin S. Dodson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
High:    Earl Wooster High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.5%
White:
34.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Edwin S. Dodson Elementary ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 40th among 65 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.5%), White (34%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is 13.2, which is the 3rd best among 65 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is $13,675, which is the 7th highest among 65 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edwin S. Dodson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County School District 4th of 12 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.47 187th 246 24.0%
2008 27.20 203rd 294 31.0%
2009 17.91 236th 292 19.2%
2010 37.57 181st 300 39.7%
2011 53.10 136th 318 57.2%
2012 57.67 121st 328 63.1%
2013 53.71 151st 330 54.2%
2014 54.23 155th 332 53.3%
2016 26.60 256th 347 26.2%
2017 24.65 260th 351 25.9%
2018 25.60 261st 341 23.5%
2019 25.66 301st 388 22.4%
2021 46.74 139th 324 57.1%
2022 30.49 236th 380 37.9%
2023 34.78 222nd 384 42.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.37 193rd 213 9.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.78 75th 227 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 269th 321 16.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.67 267th 330 19.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 231st 332 30.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 262nd 308 14.9%
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Rank History for White students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.67 215th 247 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, July 6, 2018

Open Quote Love this school, love the teachers and the administrative staff! They go above and beyond teaching, caring and doing fun things to get students and families more involved! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 5, 2015

Open Quote The school is under appreciated, and could use some funding to bring up its appearance. It has a great staff, save for two people in the office who have questionable attitudes and would be better suited working away from kids. The attitude of students is overwhelmingly positive. One leaves the school with a good vibe, and the love and dedication of the students and teachers makes for a happy and nurturing environment. I really like Dodson for my family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 608 5 31 18 6 n/a n/a 0 668
1989 627 10 27 26 5 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 409 0 21 15 7 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 451 2 24 15 7 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 445 4 28 15 4 n/a n/a 0 496
1993 418 4 26 21 3 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 412 9 24 25 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 395 16 24 41 3 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 395 16 24 41 3 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 424 22 33 50 7 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 396 11 37 60 7 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 371 10 33 82 9 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 352 13 41 88 7 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 330 13 34 114 7 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 274 14 47 141 9 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 274 14 47 141 9 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 253 10 49 220 11 n/a n/a 0 543
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 550 550
2006 209 28 52 253 15 n/a n/a 0 557
2007 185 39 36 205 9 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 181 23 30 224 9 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 172 23 22 212 7 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 147 26 26 209 6 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 128 11 20 213 9 1 21 0 403
2012 130 3 23 216 8 2 23 0 405
2013 138 6 20 224 6 2 21 0 417
2014 139 5 17 218 9 2 18 0 408
2015 158 7 15 215 14 2 19 0 430
2016 151 8 18 221 7 1 23 0 429
2017 140 4 20 231 5 5 20 0 425
2018 144 8 16 227 4 2 17 0 418
2019 157 6 17 222 6 4 21 0 433
2020 127 9 18 214 3 1 22 0 394
2021 97 4 18 127 3 0 15 0 264
2022 84 3 18 126 3 1 16 0 251
2023 80 5 12 121 2 1 14 0 235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 668 26.0 25.6 n/a
1989 695 28.0 24.8 1.9
1990 452 18.0 25.1 1.1
1991 499 23.0 21.6 4.6
1992 496 24.0 20.6 4.6
1993 472 23.0 20.5 5.7
1994 474 22.0 21.5 8.4
1995 479 24.0 20.0 13.4
1996 479 24.0 20.0 13.4
1997 536 26.0 20.6 8.8
1998 511 26.0 19.7 15.5
1999 505 26.5 19.1 18.8
2000 501 25.0 20.0 21.8
2001 498 26.5 18.8 28.5
2002 485 25.0 19.4 33.8
2003 485 25.0 19.4 33.8
2004 543 31.0 17.5 43.8
2005 550 n/a n/a n/a
2006 557 31.0 18.0 n/a
2007 474 26.0 18.2 n/a
2008 467 27.5 17.0 50.3
2009 436 27.5 15.9 50.9
2010 414 25.4 16.3 56.3
2011 403 23.9 16.8 62.8
2012 405 27.0 15.0 62
2013 417 23.0 18.1 66.4
2014 408 25.0 16.3 66.7
2015 430 23.0 18.6 64.9
2016 429 25.0 17.1 64.6
2017 425 26.0 16.3 64.7
2018 418 25.0 16.7 60.8
2019 433 28.0 15.4 63
2020 394 28.0 14.0 n/a
2021 264 22.0 12.0 100
2022 251 n/a n/a 100
2023 235 17.8 13.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 668 26.0 25.6 n/a
1989 695 28.0 24.8 1.9
1990 452 18.0 25.1 1.1
1991 499 23.0 21.6 4.6
1992 496 24.0 20.6 4.6
1993 472 23.0 20.5 5.7
1994 474 22.0 21.5 8.4
1995 479 24.0 20.0 13.4
1996 479 24.0 20.0 13.4
1997 536 26.0 20.6 8.8
1998 511 26.0 19.7 15.5
1999 505 26.5 19.1 18.8
2000 501 25.0 20.0 21.8
2001 498 26.5 18.8 28.5
2002 485 25.0 19.4 33.8
2003 485 25.0 19.4 33.8
2004 543 31.0 17.5 43.8
2005 550 n/a n/a n/a
2006 557 31.0 18.0 n/a
2007 474 26.0 18.2 n/a
2008 467 27.5 17.0 50.3
2009 436 27.5 15.9 50.9
2010 414 25.4 16.3 56.3
2011 403 23.9 16.8 62.8
2012 405 27.0 15.0 62
2013 417 23.0 18.1 66.4
2014 408 25.0 16.3 66.7
2015 430 23.0 18.6 64.9
2016 429 25.0 17.1 64.6
2017 425 26.0 16.3 64.7
2018 418 25.0 16.7 60.8
2019 433 28.0 15.4 63
2020 394 28.0 14.0 n/a
2021 264 22.0 12.0 100
2022 251 n/a n/a 100
2023 235 17.8 13.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $974 (9.7%) $9,048 (90.3%) $10,022
2020 $812 (6.9%) $10,936 (93.1%) $11,747
2021 $1,337 (9.8%) $12,338 (90.2%) $13,675

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwin S. Dodson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 301st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 222nd of 384 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)40.428.9
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County School District)47.843.7
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.840.5
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)28.324.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County School District)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)24.628.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County School District)47.946.1
 1.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.242.7
 6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)20.327.7
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County School District)38.535.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.829.2
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)32.241.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County School District)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)15.321.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County School District)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)32.120.5
 11.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County School District)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)31.926.2
 5.7%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County School District)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Edwin S. Dodson Elementary)15.321.7
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County School District)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433235
 45.7%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic222121
 45.5%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White15780
 49%
Two or More Races2114
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%100%
 37%


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Edwin S. Dodson Elementary ranks 222nd of 384 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Edwin S. Dodson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : E. Otis Vaughn Middle School
High : Earl Wooster High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Edwin S. Dodson Elementary.

Students at Edwin S. Dodson Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 34% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.


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