Dodson Elementary

schools.mnps.org/dodson-elementary-school

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dodson Elementary School, located in Hermitage, Tennessee, is a public school serving students in the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Dodson Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative skills within a supportive community setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on building partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding Hermitage community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through various initiatives and student-centered programs, Dodson Elementary works to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific school policies, upcoming events, or details regarding enrollment, the school maintains an updated digital presence through the official MNPS website.

464

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dodson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	142
Black	191
Asian	13
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
191 (41.2%)
Hispanic
142 (30.6%)
White
68 (14.7%)
Two or More
47 (10.1%)
Asian
13 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)885-8806
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/dodson-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 35

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 69