Dozier Elementary School

Summary:

Dozier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erath, Louisiana, serving 547 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Vermilion Parish School District, Dozier Elementary consistently stands out for its exceptional academic performance and support for diverse student populations.

Dozier Elementary is a standout institution, ranking among the top 16-67 elementary schools in Louisiana and maintaining a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's students significantly outperform their peers at the district and state levels in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates as high as 99% in 4th grade. Dozier Elementary also excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 1% of Louisiana elementary schools for special education students and consistently in the top 10-15% for female, male, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Dozier Elementary has a predominantly white student population, which is higher than the racial makeup of nearby schools in the Vermilion Parish district, the school's consistent high performance and focus on equity suggest it has developed effective strategies and practices that could benefit the broader educational community. When compared to other elementary schools in the region, such as Milton Elementary School, Meaux Elementary School, and Seventh Ward Elementary School, Dozier Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, offering valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the Lafayette Parish, Vermilion Parish, and Iberia Parish districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 415 West Primeaux
       Erath, LA  70533


(337) 937-6915

District: Vermilion Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,055 Help


Students who attend Dozier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Erath Middle School
High:    Erath High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
African American:
4.6%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dozier Elementary School ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Vermilion Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), African American (4.6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dozier Elementary School is 17.1. 6 elementary schools in the Vermilion Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dozier Elementary School is $11,055, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Vermilion Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dozier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dozier Elementary School 16th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Dozier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Vermilion Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Vermilion Parish 14th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dozier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dozier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 72.60 205th 725 71.7%
2008 85.38 68th 743 90.8%
2009 82.70 104th 738 85.9%
2010 74.54 207th 736 71.9%
2011 68.04 279th 766 63.6%
2012 71.62 226th 764 70.4%
2013 69.82 231st 772 70.1%
2014 69.76 239th 777 69.2%
2015 85.32 75th 792 90.5%
2016 85.67 63rd 742 91.5%
2017 83.95 78th 739 89.4%
2018 85.13 47th 728 93.5%
2019 91.53 35th 731 95.2%
2021 88.79 65th 729 91.1%
2022 88.05 67th 727 90.8%
2023 92.37 39th 730 94.7%
2024 94.86 16th 675 97.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dozier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.44 1st 306 99.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dozier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.04 58th 682 91.5%
2019 90.16 31st 697 95.6%
2021 83.41 78th 719 89.2%
2022 86.36 56th 724 92.3%
2023 90.96 42nd 723 94.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dozier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.88 45th 684 93.4%
2021 87.10 60th 705 91.5%
2022 87.85 56th 701 92.0%
2023 90.57 44th 705 93.8%
2024 92.14 26th 635 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dozier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.66 46th 696 93.4%
2021 85.08 83rd 704 88.2%
2022 85.77 78th 712 89.0%
2023 90.84 35th 713 95.1%
2024 89.39 44th 651 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dozier Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.41 51st 516 90.1%
2019 82.10 58th 517 88.8%
2021 79.81 84th 522 83.9%
2022 75.50 103rd 517 80.1%
2023 81.97 68th 518 86.9%
2024 83.76 38th 434 91.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Open Quote Nothing but bullies! The kids learn first hand from the staff on how to be a bully. All they’re worried about it performance reviews rather than making sure the kids understand and aren’t left behind. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dozier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 490 490
1990 460 21 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1991 451 23 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 431 26 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 445 27 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 446 25 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 417 33 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 417 33 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1997 410 32 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 416 34 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 420 29 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 440 35 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 552 52 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 621 45 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 621 45 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 676 42 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2005 733 42 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2006 553 23 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2007 634 31 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2008 639 32 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2009 628 31 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2010 496 23 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2011 470 35 18 3 0 0 8 0 534
2012 491 24 19 7 0 0 8 0 549
2013 464 28 16 4 0 0 9 0 521
2014 450 34 12 8 0 0 16 0 520
2015 475 28 13 9 0 0 17 0 542
2016 474 25 10 12 0 0 18 0 539
2017 505 16 6 12 0 0 22 0 561
2018 510 30 5 12 2 0 20 0 579
2019 528 26 4 13 0 0 18 0 589
2020 504 34 6 13 0 0 17 0 574
2021 502 24 5 12 0 0 19 0 562
2022 475 28 7 16 0 0 27 0 553
2023 475 25 9 12 1 0 25 0 547

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dozier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 24.0 20.4 36.5
1990 494 24.0 20.5 33.2
1991 488 29.0 16.8 28.3
1992 465 30.0 15.5 33.8
1993 476 29.0 16.4 35.5
1994 478 31.0 15.4 36.4
1995 456 27.0 16.9 34
1996 456 27.0 16.9 34
1997 451 27.0 16.7 36.6
1998 456 26.0 17.5 36.6
1999 454 26.0 17.5 43.2
2000 483 26.0 18.6 51.8
2001 618 33.0 18.7 54.7
2002 680 38.0 17.9 53.7
2003 680 38.0 17.9 53.7
2004 735 39.7 18.5 51.2
2005 794 42.7 18.6 53.5
2006 593 37.0 16.0 49.7
2007 688 40.0 17.2 52.6
2008 695 40.9 17.0 49.6
2009 683 40.8 16.7 60.2
2010 541 32.6 16.5 48.1
2011 534 30.9 17.2 47.2
2012 549 29.7 18.4 48.3
2013 521 31.1 16.7 44.9
2014 520 29.5 17.6 46.5
2015 542 30.0 18.0 49.8
2016 539 35.0 15.4 51.2
2017 561 32.3 17.3 59.2
2018 579 29.4 19.6 33
2019 589 29.9 19.6 36.7
2020 574 29.9 19.1 42.7
2021 562 29.9 18.7 34.5
2022 553 30.9 17.8 34.2
2023 547 31.8 17.1 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dozier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 24.0 20.4 36.5
1990 494 24.0 20.5 33.2
1991 488 29.0 16.8 28.3
1992 465 30.0 15.5 33.8
1993 476 29.0 16.4 35.5
1994 478 31.0 15.4 36.4
1995 456 27.0 16.9 34
1996 456 27.0 16.9 34
1997 451 27.0 16.7 36.6
1998 456 26.0 17.5 36.6
1999 454 26.0 17.5 43.2
2000 483 26.0 18.6 51.8
2001 618 33.0 18.7 54.7
2002 680 38.0 17.9 53.7
2003 680 38.0 17.9 53.7
2004 735 39.7 18.5 51.2
2005 794 42.7 18.6 53.5
2006 593 37.0 16.0 49.7
2007 688 40.0 17.2 52.6
2008 695 40.9 17.0 49.6
2009 683 40.8 16.7 60.2
2010 541 32.6 16.5 48.1
2011 534 30.9 17.2 47.2
2012 549 29.7 18.4 48.3
2013 521 31.1 16.7 44.9
2014 520 29.5 17.6 46.5
2015 542 30.0 18.0 49.8
2016 539 35.0 15.4 51.2
2017 561 32.3 17.3 59.2
2018 579 29.4 19.6 33
2019 589 29.9 19.6 36.7
2020 574 29.9 19.1 42.7
2021 562 29.9 18.7 34.5
2022 553 30.9 17.8 34.2
2023 547 31.8 17.1 54.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dozier Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,905
2018 $7,927
2019 $8,149
2020 $8,064
2021 $9,587
2022 $11,055

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dozier Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 730 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dozier Elementary School)9089
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermilion Parish)8283
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dozier Elementary School)9586
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermilion Parish)8677
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7059
 11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Dozier Elementary School)7377
 4%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Vermilion Parish)6057
 3%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dozier Elementary School)8681
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vermilion Parish)8176
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6960
 9%
4th Grade Social Studies (Dozier Elementary School)8074
 6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Vermilion Parish)6766
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dozier Elementary School)9092
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermilion Parish)8485
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dozier Elementary School)8077
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Vermilion Parish)6659
 7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589547
 7.1%
African American2625
 3.8%
American Indian01
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White528475
 10%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%54.3%
 17.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dozier Elementary School

Students who attend Dozier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Erath Middle School
High : Erath High School

Yes! Dozier Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.

Students at Dozier Elementary School are 87% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Dozier Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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