Dobson Elementary

www.surry.k12.nc.us

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dobson Elementary School, located in the town of Dobson, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Surry County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty and staff work to prepare young learners for future success, emphasizing both core subjects and the social-emotional skills necessary for personal development.

As a member of the Surry County school system, Dobson Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between parents, teachers, and local stakeholders. The school leverages the resources provided by the district to offer a well-rounded experience, often integrating modern educational practices with the close-knit feel of a small-town school. Those interested in specific academic programs, enrollment information, or extracurricular opportunities can visit their official district website at [http://www.surry.k12.nc.us](http://www.surry.k12.nc.us).

350

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dobson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	151
Asian	4
Two or More	13

White
182 (52.0%)
Hispanic
151 (43.1%)
Two or More
13 (3.7%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)

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:	Surry County Schools
Phone:	(336)386-8913
Website:	http://www.surry.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
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 18

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 49