Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dawson Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawson Springs Elementary serves a central area within Dawson Springs, KY, covering approximately 2.9 square miles with an average distance of 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school from any point within this zone, which extends up to 1.4 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawson Springs Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A Tradition of Success
School Rankings
Dawson Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson Springs Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
White
92%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Dawson Springs Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dawson Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Dawson Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grapevine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dawson Springs Elementary School?
342 students attend Dawson Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dawson Springs Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson Springs Elementary School?
Dawson Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dawson Springs Elementary School offer ?
Dawson Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dawson Springs Elementary School part of?
Dawson Springs Elementary School is part of Dawson Springs Independent School District.
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