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Dodson El School

13 HILLARD ST WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

Ranked 351 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Dodson El School

13 HILLARD ST WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

About Dodson El School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 10% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
431
Total Students
$83266
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 67.3%
Black 14.2%
Two+ Races 4.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
13%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
67.3%
Black
14.2%
Two+ Races
4.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 431
49%
211 Female
51%
220 Male

Student Population

431 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1130 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dodson El School Contact Information

Address

13 HILLARD ST WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

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Phone

(570) 235-6894

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TOP 351 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dodson El School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

School activities: In May 2025, Dodson Elementary was active in the Hunger Free Summer initiative, a program to provide meals to children during the summer.

FAQ

Q1. How can parents schedule a visit to Dodson Elementary School?

Ans. Parents must request an appointment in writing at least one day in advance to visit the school. The administration reviews and may reschedule visits if necessary to ensure minimal classroom disruption.

Q2. When are progress reports shared with parents?

Ans. Progress reports are sent home midway through each marking period with students. These reports help parents stay informed about their child’s academic performance and growth.

Q3. What is the Title I program at Dodson Elementary School?

Ans. Dodson Elementary participates in the federally funded Title I program, which provides additional support in reading and mathematics for students in grades K–5. Title I teachers collaborate with classroom teachers to strengthen students’ learning outcomes.

Q4. Does Dodson Elementary have a guidance counselor?

Ans. Yes. The guidance counselor supports students through individual or group counseling sessions. They help students manage academic challenges, personal concerns, and emotional well-being while working with teachers and parents.

Q5. Is student accident insurance available?

Ans. Yes. Student accident insurance can be purchased at the start of the school year in September, or upon arrival for late enrollments. This helps ensure coverage for unexpected accidents during school activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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