Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dawson-bryant Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawson-Bryant Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Ironton, OH, covering an area of 48.1 square miles that spans the entire school district. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson-bryant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dawson-bryant Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ensuring Futures Together
School Rankings
Dawson-bryant Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson-bryant Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson-bryant Elementary School's ranking?
Dawson-bryant Elementary School is ranked #556 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dawson-bryant Elementary School often compared to?
Dawson-bryant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dawson-bryant Elementary School?
570 students attend Dawson-bryant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dawson-bryant Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson-bryant Elementary School?
Dawson-bryant Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dawson-bryant Elementary School offer ?
Dawson-bryant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson-bryant Elementary School part of?
Dawson-bryant Elementary School is part of Dawson-Bryant Local School District.
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