Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Community ISD

Mary Lou Dodson Elementary

300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy, Lavon, TX 75166

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (C 75).
624students
16.6students per teacher
94.8%attendance
2ndof 5 Community ISD elementary schools
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CCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Mary Lou Dodson Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 3 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 77

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 74

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 76

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Mary Lou Dodson Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Community ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level71%
Meets grade level46%
Community ISD elementary schools: 42.6%
Masters grade level23%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

624students in 2024–25Up 9% from 570 the year before
16.6students per teacher38 full-time teachers
17.5average class sizeCommunity ISD elementary schools: 19.7
1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,882average teacher base pay
59%from low-income familiesCommunity ISD elementary schools: 53.6%
38.6%English learners
5.1%in gifted & talented
14.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 40.7%African American 26.4%White 24%Asian 5.8%Two or More Races 2.1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Community ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Mary Lou Dodson Elementary.

ProposedFM 2755 widening, SH 78 to CR 541Date TBD · 1.3 mi away Under constructionElevonSelling now · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CNesmith ElementaryCommunity ISD · 72 · 0.8 mi
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Questions about Mary Lou Dodson Elementary

What is Mary Lou Dodson Elementary’s TEA rating?

Mary Lou Dodson Elementary earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (75) in 2025.

What grades does Mary Lou Dodson Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Community ISD, at 300 E Lavon Trail Pkwy in Lavon.

How many students go to Mary Lou Dodson Elementary?

624 students in 2024–25, up 9% from 570 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Mary Lou Dodson Elementary compare with other Community ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 5 Community ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Mary Lou Dodson Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Community ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.