Enrollment
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Combined
STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAWSON ISD·NCES 481638001396
Dawson Elementary School
199 N SCHOOL AVE, DAWSON, TX 76639 · (254)578-1416 · Navarro County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Test scores
STAAR 2022-23 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
46.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +46.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
31.0%
TX avg 39.4% . +11.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 42 and 39. Reading scores are up about 46 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2022-23
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 8.0% | 38.0% | 23.0% | 31.0% |
| Mathematics | 8.0% | 23.0% | 54.0% | 15.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| 2021-22 | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| 2020-21 | 0.0% | 20.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
281
+23 (+9%) vs 2017
+29% since 1990-91, when it was 218
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
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 281 | 18.6 | 15.1:1 | 80% (225) |
| 2020-21 | 260 | 18 | 14.4:1 | 65% (169) |
| 2017-18 | 258 | 17.2 | 15.0:1 | 77% (199) |
| 2015-16 | 259 | 17 | 15.2:1 | 69% (180) |
| 2010-11 | 251 | 18 | 13.9:1 | 66% (165) |
| 2000-01 | 291 | 23 | 12.7:1 | 52% (152) |
| 1990-91 | 218 | 13 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dawson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (258 to 281); teachers up 9% (17.2 to 18.6).
About Dawson Elementary School
At 199 N SCHOOL AVE in DAWSON, Texas, Dawson Elementary School operates as a public school.
Dawson Elementary School is administered by DAWSON ISD.
There are about 15.1 students for each teacher at Dawson Elementary School. That ratio is over the 11.7:1 average for combined schools in Texas.
Census estimates describe Navarro County this way: median household income is about $63,111, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Navarro County number 25 and enroll about 10,681.
Dawson PK-12 is the public school closest to Dawson Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a ten-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
The 2022-23 enrollment of 281 was 9% higher than in 2017-18, when it was 258. The student mix also changed: the White share fell from 68% to 58%.
Discussions about Dawson Elementary School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Navarro County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Dawson PK-120.0 mi · 628
- Hubbard Elementary School7.3 mi · 214
- Hubbard High School7.3 mi · 203
- Coolidge Elementary School10.8 mi · 147
- Coolidge High School10.8 mi · 140
- Malone Elementary School10.9 mi · 63
Frequently asked questions
About Dawson Elementary SchoolWhat age range does Dawson Elementary School serve?
Dawson Elementary School serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at Dawson Elementary School?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at Dawson Elementary School.
Is Dawson Elementary School public or private?
Dawson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by DAWSON ISD.
What county does Dawson Elementary School serve?
Dawson Elementary School serves Navarro County in TX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.