Dodson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Canton, Michigan 48187 · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
#124 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#6239 of 50,301 nationally
About Dodson Elementary School
Dodson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Canton, in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 470 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 124th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 470.
There are 21 schools in Canton; Dodson Elementary School ranks 2nd of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dodson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dodson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canton Preparatory High School
Canton · Charter high · Grades 7–12
612 students · 929 m away
Liberty Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students · 1.1 km away
Workman Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
637 students · 1.3 km away
Canton Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
774 students · 2.0 km away
Hoben Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 2.5 km away
Bentley Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students · 2.7 km away
Discovery Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 3.0 km away
Tonda Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 3.0 km away
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
822 students · 3.3 km away
Achieve Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Grant Elementary School
Livonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
470 students
Keller Elementary
Royal Oak · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
Westland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Fox Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Herbison Woods Elementary School
Dewitt · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
469 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dodson Elementary School a good school?
Dodson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #124 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dodson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dodson Elementary School ranks #124 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #6239 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dodson Elementary School?
Dodson Elementary School had 470 students in 2025.
Is Dodson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dodson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dodson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dodson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.