- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eastman, GA
North Dodge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Dodge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130177002114
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dodge Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Eastman · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Dodge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dodge Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Eastman, GA.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
598 on latest CCD 130177002114 · Eastman, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 11.7:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge County High School (809 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 public schools in Eastman. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Dodge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge County H
Dodge County High School
809 students
- South Dodge El
South Dodge Elementary School
675 students
- This school
North Dodge Elementary School
598 students
- Dodge County M
Dodge County Middle School
596 students
- Dac (Dodge Cou 51
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
51 students
What this shows North Dodge Elementary School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dodge Elementary School compares
North Dodge Elementary School vs Georgia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$14,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge County reports $14,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Dodge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dodge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodge County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dodge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dodge Elementary School
How many students attend North Dodge Elementary School?
North Dodge Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eastman, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dodge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dodge Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 North Dodge Elementary School?
91.5% of students at North Dodge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dodge Elementary School?
North Dodge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 North Dodge Elementary School rank among public schools in Eastman?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dodge Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Eastman, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eastman on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge County?
Besides North Dodge Elementary School, Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students), South Dodge Elementary School (675 students), and Dodge County Middle School (596 students). See the Dodge County district page for the complete list.