Dawson Elementary School
Dawson Elementary School serves 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dawson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Dawson Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 268 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dawson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dawson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2093 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 91% | 37% |
| White | 3% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus St. Marys Video And Communication Technology Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 355 students10
0.7 miles
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841 0.7 K-5 355 - Columbus Dimon Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 496 students10
1.0 miles
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772 1 K-5 496 - Columbus Lonnie Jackson Academy Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 489 students10
1.6 miles
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039 1.6 PK-5 489 - Columbus Georgetown Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 513 students10
1.8 miles
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980 1.8 K-5 513 - Columbus Rothschild Leadership Academy School Math: 7% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 529 students10
1.8 miles
1136 Hunt Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3709 1.8 6-8 529
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