At a glance
Reported students
470
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Dodson Elementary School: 470 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Dodson Elementary School
Dodson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Canton. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. NCES reports 470 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Asian (16.2%). English learners represent 15.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dodson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.83
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black10.2%
- Asian16.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hulsing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Field Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Tonda Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Bird Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Bentley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Miller Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Public schools near Dodson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workman Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 637 | 0.8 mi |
| Canton Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Canton Charter Academy | KG–08 | 774 | 1.2 mi |
| Hoben Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 443 | 1.5 mi |
| Bentley Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 479 | 1.6 mi |
| Tonda Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 1.9 mi |
| South Canton Scholars Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · South Canton Scholars Charter Academy | KG–08 | 822 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dodson Elementary School
What grades does Dodson Elementary School serve?
Dodson Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
How many students attend Dodson Elementary School?
Dodson Elementary School reported 470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 470 students and 32.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dodson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dodson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dodson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dodson Elementary School in?
Dodson Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, based in Plymouth, MI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dodson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Workman Elementary School (0.8 mi), Canton Charter Academy (1.2 mi), Hoben Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.