How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dawson School | Lamesa Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Welch, TX | Lamesa, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 140 | 1,484 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.6% | 77.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dawson School | Lamesa Schools |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,547 | $13,759 |
| District | Dawson ISD | Lamesa ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dawson School | Lamesa Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.6% | 85.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dawson School | Lamesa Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 298:1 | 378:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.1% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 165 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.