DODSON PRI

DENVER CITY ISD
600 N SOLAND
DENVER CITY, TX 79323
334 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
**Dodson Primary School** is a public educational institution located in Denver City, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Denver City Independent School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early developmental years of childhood education, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through early elementary grades. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes core academic skills—such as literacy and numeracy—while fostering the social and emotional growth necessary for young learners to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

Situated on North Soland, the school serves the local Denver City community by providing a structured setting that encourages curiosity and foundational learning. The institution aims to build a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, ensuring that each child receives the individualized attention needed during their formative years. By focusing on a supportive school culture, Dodson Primary prepares its students for the transition to upper elementary grade levels within the district.
334
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    281 (84.1%)
  • White
    45 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DENVER CITY ISD
Phone: (806)592-5931
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 195
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 57
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 80
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
KELLEY EL
DENVER CITY ISD
309 Students
500 N SOLAND
DENVER CITY, TX 79323 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th