- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorhead, MN
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272142005026
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142005026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 272142005026 · Moorhead, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 12.5:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- This school 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- Robert Asp Ele 580
Robert Asp Elementary
580 students
What this shows Dorothy Dodds Elementary School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Dodds Elementary School compares
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Dodds Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Asp Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Dodds Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
How many students attend Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Dodds Elementary School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Dodds Elementary School?
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Dorothy Dodds Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Dodds Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides Dorothy Dodds Elementary School, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.