Enrollment
464
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodson Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodson Elementary
Dodson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hermitage, Tennessee, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Hermitage's public schools, it stands alongside Ruby Major Elementary (615 students): Dodson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.6:1).
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Dodson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dodson Elementary compares
Dodson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Dodson Elementary.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dodson Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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