Dodge Elementary School

Dodge Elementary School serves 600 students from kindergarten through fourth grade in East Amherst, earning recognition as one of New York's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranking #281 out of 4,758 schools statewide, Dodge places in the 94th percentile for academic achievement across New York. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1 with 56 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, where 80% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels. In mathematics, 62% of students demonstrate proficiency or above, reflecting solid foundational skills development. Dodge Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent and highly educated community, where 63% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $116,964.

The low poverty rate of just 5.7% in the surrounding area contributes to a stable learning environment for students. Located on Dodge Road in this large suburban setting, the school serves families in a well-established neighborhood where the median home value of $354,000 reflects the community's investment in quality education and family-oriented living.