Dawson Elementary School
Tel:
(706)683-8732
- Dawson Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Dawson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dawson Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dawson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dawson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1999 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 91% | 37% |
| White | 3% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dawson Elementary School is Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rothschild Leadership Academy School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St. Marys Video And Communication Technology (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus St. Marys Video And Communication Technology Grades: K-5 | 394 students
0.7 miles
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)683-8841 0.7 K-5 394 - Columbus Dimon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 545 students
1.0 miles
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)683-8772 1.0 K-5 545 - Columbus Lonnie Jackson Academy Grades: PK-5 | 461 students
1.6 miles
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-3039 1.6 PK-5 461 - Columbus Georgetown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
1.8 miles
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-2980 1.8 K-5 480 - Columbus Rothschild Leadership Academy School Grades: 6-8 | 523 students
1.8 miles
1136 Hunt Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)569-3709 1.8 6-8 523
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