Dobson Elementary

Summary:

Dobson Elementary is a public elementary school serving 340 students in grades PK-5 in Dobson, North Carolina, which is part of the Surry County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics, reading, and science.

One of Dobson Elementary's key strengths is its exceptional support for diverse student groups. The school's Hispanic students and English Language Learners (ELLs) consistently outperform their peers at the county and state levels, with Dobson's Hispanic students ranking 208 out of 951 North Carolina elementary schools and its ELL students ranking 138 out of 533 in 2023-2024. Additionally, despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, Dobson Elementary's low-SES students ranked 32 out of 1,366 North Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022, demonstrating the school's ability to support and elevate this student population.

Dobson Elementary's consistent high performance is noteworthy, as the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating sustained academic excellence. While Dobson outperforms the Surry County Schools district and North Carolina state averages, nearby schools such as Mountain Park Elementary and White Plains Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, providing valuable opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 W Atkins Street
       Dobson, NC  27017-8712


(336) 386-8913

District: Surry County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
417th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,029 Help


Students who attend Dobson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle
High:    Surry Central High
    Surry Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
Hispanic:
40.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Dobson Elementary ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.3%), Hispanic (40.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dobson Elementary is 14.4. 9 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dobson Elementary is $11,029, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dobson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dobson Elementary 417th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dobson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Surry County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Schools 80th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dobson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.48 284th 1276 77.7%
2007 82.98 124th 1293 90.4%
2008 85.36 118th 1324 91.1%
2009 80.42 194th 1354 85.7%
2010 80.12 197th 1363 85.5%
2011 82.67 154th 1381 88.8%
2012 83.33 136th 1388 90.2%
2013 77.20 266th 1403 81.0%
2014 76.66 289th 1390 79.2%
2015 68.18 450th 1440 68.8%
2016 75.73 297th 1425 79.2%
2017 80.91 207th 1429 85.5%
2018 76.09 293rd 1434 79.6%
2019 75.63 293rd 1473 80.1%
2021 77.06 286th 1489 80.8%
2022 80.64 239th 1514 84.2%
2023 63.35 529th 1502 64.8%
2024 69.60 417th 1505 72.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.47 33rd 421 92.2%
2019 78.85 52nd 497 89.5%
2021 64.47 70th 385 81.8%
2022 72.41 56th 485 88.5%
2023 59.33 142nd 514 72.4%
2024 60.63 138th 533 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.56 64th 1332 95.2%
2019 78.33 178th 1361 86.9%
2021 86.43 85th 1329 93.6%
2022 92.61 32nd 1366 97.7%
2023 61.90 461st 1437 67.9%
2024 70.94 303rd 1450 79.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 399th 1405 71.6%
2019 70.72 377th 1424 73.5%
2021 71.76 333rd 1440 76.9%
2022 81.84 203rd 1458 86.1%
2023 64.63 479th 1459 67.2%
2024 68.53 391st 1455 73.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.51 201st 897 77.6%
2019 30.14 668th 878 23.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.01 22nd 494 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.54 238th 1413 83.2%
2019 77.06 254th 1430 82.2%
2021 77.84 267th 1444 81.5%
2022 77.32 275th 1464 81.2%
2023 59.56 574th 1461 60.7%
2024 67.53 423rd 1464 71.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.85 126th 851 85.2%
2019 70.03 192nd 865 77.8%
2021 71.34 159th 843 81.1%
2022 76.73 130th 893 85.4%
2023 57.40 328th 915 64.2%
2024 69.64 208th 951 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.71 342nd 1178 71.0%
2019 70.99 303rd 1183 74.4%
2021 69.95 309th 1172 73.6%
2022 75.98 243rd 1194 79.6%
2023 60.78 449th 1183 62.0%
2024 63.07 409th 1166 64.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Dobson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 763 34 1 14 0 n/a n/a 1 813
1989 725 27 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1990 729 24 0 30 0 n/a n/a 5 788
1991 433 23 0 30 0 n/a n/a -6 480
1992 410 13 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 425 17 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 444 15 0 24 0 n/a n/a 10 493
1995 499 14 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 499 14 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 492 22 0 80 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 483 24 0 83 2 n/a n/a 1 593
1999 489 26 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 468 29 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 442 37 0 139 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 408 31 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 408 31 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 417 31 0 196 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2005 422 32 1 226 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2006 419 30 1 217 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 401 11 1 236 0 n/a n/a 22 671
2008 422 7 3 254 1 n/a n/a 26 713
2009 402 33 4 245 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2010 384 44 3 294 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2011 207 6 3 185 0 0 6 0 407
2012 195 5 3 193 0 0 6 0 402
2013 215 7 2 199 0 0 5 0 428
2014 203 5 1 171 0 0 5 0 385
2015 217 4 1 171 0 0 6 0 399
2016 222 5 3 164 0 0 6 0 400
2017 223 3 3 151 0 0 8 0 388
2018 206 4 4 158 0 0 7 0 379
2019 197 1 4 144 0 0 5 0 351
2020 173 2 3 136 0 0 6 0 320
2021 166 6 2 136 0 0 6 0 316
2022 175 3 1 128 1 0 4 0 312
2023 182 3 2 146 1 0 6 0 340
2024 188 0 1 139 1 0 17 0 346

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 Dobson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 813 44.0 18.4 24
1989 772 47.0 16.4 33.3
1990 788 50.0 15.7 29.6
1991 480 31.0 15.4 48.5
1992 455 31.0 14.6 24.2
1993 467 27.0 17.3 28.5
1994 493 31.0 15.9 31.9
1995 575 33.0 17.4 22.4
1996 575 33.0 17.4 22.4
1997 595 33.0 18.0 25.7
1998 593 37.0 16.0 30.1
1999 631 37.0 17.1 39.5
2000 617 37.0 16.7 45.1
2001 618 37.0 16.7 48.7
2002 634 42.0 15.1 60.6
2003 634 42.0 15.1 60.6
2004 645 44.0 14.7 62.5
2005 681 44.0 15.5 61.1
2006 667 44.0 15.2 59.5
2007 671 n/a n/a 65.2
2008 713 44.0 16.2 69.6
2009 686 42.9 16.0 69.7
2010 725 43.6 16.6 70.8
2011 407 29.0 14.0 69.3
2012 402 25.7 15.6 69.9
2013 428 25.4 16.7 66.6
2014 385 24.4 15.7 68.8
2015 399 24.0 16.6 64.2
2016 400 24.0 16.6 64.5
2017 388 24.2 16.0 60.8
2018 379 24.5 15.4 65.7
2019 351 25.3 13.8 64.1
2020 320 24.6 12.9 60.9
2021 316 23.4 13.4 45.9
2022 312 24.8 12.5 26.6
2023 340 24.1 14.0 60.9
2024 346 23.8 14.4 99.1

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 Dobson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 813 44.0 18.4 24
1989 772 47.0 16.4 33.3
1990 788 50.0 15.7 29.6
1991 480 31.0 15.4 48.5
1992 455 31.0 14.6 24.2
1993 467 27.0 17.3 28.5
1994 493 31.0 15.9 31.9
1995 575 33.0 17.4 22.4
1996 575 33.0 17.4 22.4
1997 595 33.0 18.0 25.7
1998 593 37.0 16.0 30.1
1999 631 37.0 17.1 39.5
2000 617 37.0 16.7 45.1
2001 618 37.0 16.7 48.7
2002 634 42.0 15.1 60.6
2003 634 42.0 15.1 60.6
2004 645 44.0 14.7 62.5
2005 681 44.0 15.5 61.1
2006 667 44.0 15.2 59.5
2007 671 n/a n/a 65.2
2008 713 44.0 16.2 69.6
2009 686 42.9 16.0 69.7
2010 725 43.6 16.6 70.8
2011 407 29.0 14.0 69.3
2012 402 25.7 15.6 69.9
2013 428 25.4 16.7 66.6
2014 385 24.4 15.7 68.8
2015 399 24.0 16.6 64.2
2016 400 24.0 16.6 64.5
2017 388 24.2 16.0 60.8
2018 379 24.5 15.4 65.7
2019 351 25.3 13.8 64.1
2020 320 24.6 12.9 60.9
2021 316 23.4 13.4 45.9
2022 312 24.8 12.5 26.6
2023 340 24.1 14.0 60.9
2024 346 23.8 14.4 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dobson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,718 (15.6%) $9,312 (84.4%) $11,029

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dobson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 529th of 1502 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dobson Elementary)83.372.9
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.561.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Dobson Elementary)66.756.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.747.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dobson Elementary)68.476
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)65.759.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Dobson Elementary)71.974
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.762.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dobson Elementary)72.347.1
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.164.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dobson Elementary)60.629.4
 31.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)60.453.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Dobson Elementary)78.872.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Surry County Schools)79.775.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students351340
 3.1%
African American13
 200%
American Indian01
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic144146
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White197182
 7.6%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%60.9%
 3.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Dobson Elementary.

Dobson Elementary ranks 417th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dobson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle
High : Surry Central High
High : Surry Early College

Students at Dobson Elementary are 54% White, 40% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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