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Dawson Elementary

Summary:

Dawson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Dawson, Texas, part of the Dawson Independent School District. The school has seen a shift in its student racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Dawson Elementary has shown relatively strong student performance on STAAR tests, outperforming the state average in several subjects and grade levels. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.07% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, Dawson Elementary's per-student spending has increased steadily, from $9,508 in 2018-2019 to $12,681 in 2020-2021, and the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.0 over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as R.Q. Sims Intermediate (Mexia ISD) and Bowie Elementary (Corsicana ISD), Dawson Elementary generally outperforms its peers on STAAR assessments. The school's male students and low-socioeconomic status students have performed particularly well, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's English Language Learner and Gifted and Talented student subgroups have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Texas schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 199 N School Ave
       Dawson, TX  76639-0278

(254) 578-1416

District: Dawson Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,681 Help


Students who attend Dawson Elementary usually attend:

Alternative:    Dawson Pk-12

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dawson Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dawson Elementary is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dawson Elementary is $12,681.
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Rank History for Dawson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.44 1562nd 3465 54.9%
2005 46.23 2198th 3475 36.7%
2006 51.68 1966th 3476 43.4%
2007 48.69 2269th 3724 39.1%
2008 74.36 788th 3768 79.1%
2009 68.97 1165th 3884 70.0%
2010 61.34 1686th 3937 57.2%
2011 49.51 2434th 4095 40.6%
2012 46.22 2507th 4206 40.4%
2013 51.12 2237th 4221 47.0%
2014 47.44 2489th 4260 41.6%
2015 38.03 2952nd 4320 31.7%
2016 51.04 2254th 4286 47.4%
2017 42.09 2389th 4329 44.8%
2018 44.08 2301st 4359 47.2%
2019 35.89 2968th 4479 33.7%
2021 56.60 1696th 4578 63.0%
2022 49.85 2158th 4581 52.9%
2023 61.92 1519th 4647 67.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.46 3216th 3226 0.3%
2023 41.18 2184th 3556 38.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.16 1816th 3558 49.0%
2019 48.39 1513th 3684 58.9%
2021 40.95 1976th 3799 48.0%
2022 41.54 2165th 3952 45.2%
2023 54.27 1392nd 4086 65.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.94 1967th 4264 53.9%
2019 46.19 2343rd 4309 45.6%
2021 64.88 1132nd 4451 74.6%
2022 64.16 1234th 4477 72.4%
2023 70.73 861st 4521 81.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 1968th 4306 54.3%
2019 38.00 2810th 4348 35.4%
2021 47.96 2137th 4499 52.5%
2022 33.81 3181st 4561 30.3%
2023 54.70 1871st 4588 59.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.20 2212th 3184 30.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 2984th 4240 29.6%
2019 44.94 2328th 4295 45.8%
2021 51.97 1702nd 4331 60.7%
2022 38.74 2899th 4461 35.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.14 2616th 4319 39.4%
2019 37.63 2815th 4357 35.4%
2021 65.09 1271st 4498 71.7%
2022 65.79 1297th 4563 71.6%
2023 65.71 1325th 4585 71.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.09 2574th 4168 38.2%
2019 31.39 3199th 4188 23.6%
2021 40.37 2552nd 4329 41.0%
2022 55.98 1703rd 4376 61.1%
2023 57.61 1612th 4401 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dawson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.08 1977th 3127 36.8%
2019 26.55 2571st 3142 18.2%
2021 38.11 2018th 3082 34.5%
2022 39.73 2042nd 3082 33.7%
2023 54.94 1410th 3106 54.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dawson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 179 29 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 177 41 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1991 168 42 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1992 198 57 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 213 59 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1994 215 50 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 213 39 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 213 39 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 219 32 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 232 34 0 37 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 243 36 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 246 34 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 227 24 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 201 20 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 201 20 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 193 18 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 198 21 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2006 216 21 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 199 24 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 185 28 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 185 27 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2010 194 37 1 37 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 192 14 0 39 4 0 2 0 251
2012 195 19 0 32 5 0 3 0 254
2013 187 18 0 29 3 0 2 0 239
2014 188 22 0 36 3 0 6 0 255
2015 192 17 0 38 3 0 6 0 256
2016 188 18 0 42 2 0 9 0 259
2017 174 15 0 45 1 0 10 0 245
2018 176 22 0 52 2 0 6 0 258
2019 178 18 0 59 1 0 13 0 269
2020 201 15 0 66 3 0 10 0 295
2021 184 14 0 50 2 0 10 0 260
2022 175 17 0 71 3 0 8 0 274
2023 164 20 3 79 5 0 10 0 281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 212 n/a n/a n/a
1990 225 14.0 16.0 n/a
1991 218 13.6 16.0 n/a
1992 266 16.4 16.2 46.2
1993 288 18.0 16.0 59.7
1994 288 19.3 14.9 46.2
1995 282 19.8 14.2 47.2
1996 282 19.8 14.2 47.2
1997 290 21.9 13.2 43.8
1998 304 21.7 14.0 42.8
1999 320 22.3 14.3 58.8
2000 326 22.2 14.7 56.4
2001 291 23.0 12.7 52.2
2002 251 21.3 11.8 58.2
2003 251 21.3 11.8 58.2
2004 235 15.0 15.7 49.4
2005 241 15.0 16.1 49.4
2006 261 17.0 15.4 47.9
2007 250 17.4 14.4 49.6
2008 237 17.3 13.7 57
2009 242 18.1 13.4 56.6
2010 274 18.2 15.0 65
2011 251 18.2 13.7 65.7
2012 254 18.4 13.7 64.2
2013 239 18.0 13.2 66.9
2014 255 17.1 14.8 72.5
2015 256 17.0 15.0 66
2016 259 17.0 15.2 69.5
2017 245 17.2 14.1 68.2
2018 258 17.1 15.0 77.1
2019 269 18.3 14.6 78.8
2020 295 18.1 16.2 72.5
2021 260 18.2 14.2 65
2022 274 19.0 14.4 58.4
2023 281 18.6 15.0 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dawson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 212 n/a n/a n/a
1990 225 14.0 16.0 n/a
1991 218 13.6 16.0 n/a
1992 266 16.4 16.2 46.2
1993 288 18.0 16.0 59.7
1994 288 19.3 14.9 46.2
1995 282 19.8 14.2 47.2
1996 282 19.8 14.2 47.2
1997 290 21.9 13.2 43.8
1998 304 21.7 14.0 42.8
1999 320 22.3 14.3 58.8
2000 326 22.2 14.7 56.4
2001 291 23.0 12.7 52.2
2002 251 21.3 11.8 58.2
2003 251 21.3 11.8 58.2
2004 235 15.0 15.7 49.4
2005 241 15.0 16.1 49.4
2006 261 17.0 15.4 47.9
2007 250 17.4 14.4 49.6
2008 237 17.3 13.7 57
2009 242 18.1 13.4 56.6
2010 274 18.2 15.0 65
2011 251 18.2 13.7 65.7
2012 254 18.4 13.7 64.2
2013 239 18.0 13.2 66.9
2014 255 17.1 14.8 72.5
2015 256 17.0 15.0 66
2016 259 17.0 15.2 69.5
2017 245 17.2 14.1 68.2
2018 258 17.1 15.0 77.1
2019 269 18.3 14.6 78.8
2020 295 18.1 16.2 72.5
2021 260 18.2 14.2 65
2022 274 19.0 14.4 58.4
2023 281 18.6 15.0 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dawson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,414 (14.9%) $8,094 (85.1%) $9,508
2020 $1,993 (19.4%) $8,293 (80.6%) $10,285
2021 $1,729 (13.6%) $10,952 (86.4%) $12,681

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dawson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2968th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1519th of 4647 Elementary schools
 33.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dawson Elementary)2548
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))2548
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dawson Elementary)5455
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))5455
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dawson Elementary)5446
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))5446
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Elementary)2918
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))2918
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dawson Elementary)3665
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))3665
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Elementary)1965
 46%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))1965
 46%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dawson Elementary)3757
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))3757
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Dawson Elementary)2758
 31%
   6th Grade Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))2758
 31%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Elementary)3245
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))3245
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students269281
 4.5%
African American1820
 11.1%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian03
Hispanic5979
 33.9%
Pacific Islander00
White178164
 7.9%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.8%80.1%
 1.3%




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Students at Dawson Elementary are 58% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Dawson Elementary.


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