Olive J Dodge Elementary School

www.dodgeeagles.com

862 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Olive J. Dodge Elementary School, located in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mobile County Public School System. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school strives to provide a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, Dodge Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while instilling a strong sense of community pride.

The school is well-known for its mascot, the "Dodge Eagle," which symbolizes the institution's commitment to excellence and rising to high standards. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources regarding its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a vital part of the local Mobile neighborhood, Olive J. Dodge Elementary remains focused on cultivating a nurturing space that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning among its students.

862

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	88
Black	506
Asian	12
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
506 (58.7%)
White
185 (21.5%)
Hispanic
88 (10.2%)
Two or More
66 (7.7%)
Asian
12 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-1195
Website:	http://www.dodgeeagles.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	621
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	157
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	416	48.3%
Male	446	51.7%

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