Needs Improvement
#2643 of 2,846 schools in PA
Dodson EL Sch
Elementary School · Wilkes-barre Area Sd · Wilkes-barre, PA
A Wilkes-barre Area Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13 Hillard St, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
- Math 20% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dodson EL Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dodson EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,000/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilkes-barre), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,892
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-barre AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Daniel J Flood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Heights/murray EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| St Nicholas-st Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilkes-barre Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dodson EL Sch is listed in Wilkes-Barre Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dodson EL Sch
Dodson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wilkes-barre, PA, part of Wilkes-barre Area Sd, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,643 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dodson EL Sch
What grades does Dodson EL Sch serve?
Dodson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dodson EL Sch?
Dodson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodson EL Sch is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dodson EL Sch rank in PA?
Dodson EL Sch ranks #2,643 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dodson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Dodson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dodson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodson EL Sch has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dodson EL Sch a charter school?
No, Dodson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dodson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Dodson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodson EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Dodson EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (570) 235-6894
- Area population (ZIP 18702)
- 42,120
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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