Enrollment
598
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Dodge Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Dodge Elementary School
North Dodge Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eastman, Georgia, enrolling 598 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 598 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #450, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students) and South Dodge Elementary School (675 students) alongside North Dodge Elementary School.
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 North Dodge Elementary School compares
North Dodge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge County, which includes North Dodge Elementary School.
$12,681
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.1%
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 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Dodge Elementary School a good school?
North Dodge Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia 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 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.
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