- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hermitage, TN
Dodson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dodson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318001284
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodson Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hermitage · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 464
- students enrolled
Dodson Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hermitage, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dodson Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 470318001284 · Hermitage, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Dodson Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dodson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school 464
Dodson Elementary
464 students
What this shows Dodson Elementary reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodson Elementary compares
Dodson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
White 14.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Dodson Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Hermitage
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodson Elementary
How many students attend Dodson Elementary?
Dodson Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hermitage, TN. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodson Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dodson Elementary is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Hermitage, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodson Elementary?
Dodson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dodson Elementary rank among schools in Hermitage?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodson Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hermitage, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hermitage on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Dodson Elementary, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.