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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAWSON ISD·NCES 481638001396

DAWSON EL

199 N SCHOOL AVE, DAWSON, TX 76639 · (254)578-1416 · Navarro County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 384 · STATE 485
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
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Test scores

STAAR 2022-23 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
46.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +46.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
31.0%
TX avg 39.4% . +11.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
281
+23 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 15.0:1
% White
58%
was 68%
% Hispanic
28%
was 20%
% Black
7%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About DAWSON EL

DAWSON EL operates as a reasonably sized all-grades campus in DAWSON, Texas, operated by DAWSON ISD. Current enrollment sits at students from the surrounding community spanning grade M.

DAWSON EL is one of 2 schools operated by DAWSON ISD, a district that hosts 768 students overall.

Looking at school resources, Class-load math at DAWSON EL comes out to about 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.7:1, putting DAWSON EL higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Navarro County indicate median household earnings sit near $63,111, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. Across Navarro County's 25 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,681 students), DAWSON EL is one campus in the mix.

DAWSON PK-12 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies a rural site.

Over the past 5-year window. Looking back 5 years, enrollment at DAWSON EL has grew 9%, going from 258 students in 2018 to 281 in 2023. The White share of enrollment contracted from 68% to 58% over that span.

On the community side, members of the DAWSON EL community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Navarro County at a glance

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Population
54,711
Census ACS
Median income
$63,111
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
10,681 students

Quick facts

School name
DAWSON EL
District
DAWSON ISD
Address
199 N SCHOOL AVE, DAWSON, TX 76639
Phone
(254)578-1416
County
Navarro County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
481638001396
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About DAWSON EL
What age range does DAWSON EL serve?
DAWSON EL serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at DAWSON EL?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at DAWSON EL.
Is DAWSON EL public or private?
DAWSON EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by DAWSON ISD.
What county does DAWSON EL serve?
DAWSON EL serves Navarro County in TX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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