School Overview
Here is a summary of the school based on its profile within the Rowan-Salisbury School System:

**Hanford-Dole Elementary School** (often referred to as Dole Elementary) is a public elementary school located in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Rowan-Salisbury School System, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while focusing on the holistic development of its students. The school works to integrate technology and community involvement into its daily curriculum, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Hanford-Dole places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy proficiency. The staff focuses on creating a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Through its official website and district channels, the school maintains ongoing communication with families to ensure a collaborative partnership in the educational journey of every child.
388
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dole Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White87
Hispanic120
Black138
Asian9
Two or More32
American Indian2
  • Black
    138 (35.6%)
  • Hispanic
    120 (30.9%)
  • White
    87 (22.4%)
  • Two or More
    32 (8.2%)
  • Asian
    9 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Phone: (704)639-3046
Website: http://hdes.rss.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 61
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dole Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten61
Grade 157
Grade 265
Grade 370
Grade 463
Grade 554
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dole Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20853.6%
Male18046.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)