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Dodson Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–5
CANTON, Michigan · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students470
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
Title INo
Dodson
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
470
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
20%-34.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Dodson Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in CANTON, Michigan. The school enrolls 470 students. It is part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPlymouth-Canton Community Schools
County26163
CityCANTON
ZIP48187
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID262856001431

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment470
White62.6%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American10.2%
Asian16.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
62.6%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
10.2%
Asian
16.2%
Two+
7.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)