Dodson Elementary School

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dodson Elementary School, located on North Beck Road in Canton, Michigan, is a key institution within the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. The school serves a diverse community of young learners, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. As part of one of the largest school districts in Michigan, Dodson benefits from the district's extensive resources, technology integration, and a curriculum aligned with state standards designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for fostering a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, where staff, students, and parents work together to support a positive learning environment. Through the official PCCS website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential information regarding school calendars, educational programs, and district-wide initiatives. Dodson Elementary remains committed to cultivating a safe and engaging campus where students are encouraged to pursue academic excellence and develop the skills necessary to become active members of the Canton community.

470

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dodson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	13
Black	48
Asian	76
Two or More	35
American Indian	4

White
294 (62.6%)
Asian
76 (16.2%)
Black
48 (10.2%)
Two or More
35 (7.4%)
Hispanic
13 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)981-8003
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 80