DODD CITY SCHOOL

DODD CITY ISD
602 N MAIN ST
DODD CITY, TX 75438
308 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dodd City School, located in the small rural community of Dodd City, Texas, serves as the heart of the Dodd City Independent School District. As a compact, close-knit educational institution, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students from early childhood through high school benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the district is able to prioritize individual academic growth while encouraging active participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics and UIL competitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for town events and community pride. While its facilities and enrollment numbers are modest compared to larger suburban districts, Dodd City School emphasizes a traditional, values-driven approach to education. Its primary mission is to prepare students for post-secondary success by equipping them with the foundational knowledge and character development necessary to contribute positively to the broader society.
308
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    267 (86.7%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (11.0%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DODD CITY ISD
Phone: (903)583-7585
Website: http://www.doddcityisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 20
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 25
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio