Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School serves 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School?
571 students attend Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School?
Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School offer ?
Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School part of?
Mary Lou Dodson Elementary School is part of Community Independent School District.
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