At a glance
Reported students
625
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
138
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School: 625 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 702
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Moorhead. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Moorhead Area Public Schools. NCES reports 625 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 (58.4%) and Black (19.8%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.53 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.4%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black19.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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
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 Moorhead Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
616 reported students
Robert Asp Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
580 reported students
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
719 reported students
Probstfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
290 reported students
Moorhead Online Elementary Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
0 reported students
Probstfield Center for Education
Other · Grades PK–PK
253 reported students
Public schools near Dorothy Dodds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary Elementary · Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton | PK–04 | 555 | 1.5 mi |
| Moorhead Online Elementary Academy Elementary · Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–06 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Probstfield Elementary Elementary · Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 290 | 2.4 mi |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary Elementary · Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 616 | 2.6 mi |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary Elementary · Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 719 | 3.1 mi |
| Robert Asp Elementary Elementary · Moorhead Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 580 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
What grades does Dorothy Dodds Elementary School serve?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Moorhead Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School reported 625 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 702 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 625 students and 47.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Moorhead Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dorothy Dodds Elementary School in?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is part of Moorhead Area Public Schools, based in Moorhead, MN, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary (1.5 mi), Moorhead Online Elementary Academy (2.4 mi), Probstfield Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.