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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280219000382

DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4215 SUNSET DRIVE, JACKSON, MS 39213 · (601)987-3513 · Hinds County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL194 STUDENTS
Enrollment
194
Elementary
DISTRICT 217 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
194 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 80%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
34
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
29
Grade 3
30
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
21
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
Hispanic
n/r
Black
99%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 45%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.

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Test scores

MAAP 2022-23 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
24.1%
MS avg 46.9%
Math
8.9%
MS avg 53.2%
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

6-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24
Enrollment
194
-173 (-47%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 20.1:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
99%
was 99%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

As an intimate elementary school in JACKSON, Mississippi, DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls 194 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Enrollment runs roughly 57% below the state mean of about 446.

JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT comprises 10 schools with combined enrollment of 2,895 students; DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among them.

On the student-mix side, DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (99%). That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 72%.

On the resource side, On paper, DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.0:1. The state averages around 15.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Hinds County (around 88%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, Hinds County reports that median household income runs about $49,402, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hinds County runs 84 public schools (combined enrollment of about 32,870 students), of which DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 6 years, enrollment at DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has shrank 47%, going from 367 students in 2018 to 194 in 2024. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 12.2:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Hinds County at a glance

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Population
218,533
Census ACS
Median income
$49,402
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
84
32,870 students

Quick facts

School name
DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
4215 SUNSET DRIVE, JACKSON, MS 39213
Phone
(601)987-3513
County
Hinds County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
194
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
194 (100%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
280219000382
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 194 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 12.0:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 99% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Hinds County.
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