- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mobile, AL
Dawes Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Dawes Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010237002168
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawes Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawes Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawes Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Dawes Intermediate School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 010237002168 · Mobile, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 20.6:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Dawes Intermediate School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dawes Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 515
Dawes Intermediate School
515 students
What this shows Dawes Intermediate School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawes Intermediate School compares
Dawes Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Dawes Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawes Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawes Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Mobile
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dawes Intermediate School
How many students attend Dawes Intermediate School?
Dawes Intermediate School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawes Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawes Intermediate School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawes Intermediate School?
26.5% of students at Dawes Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawes Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dawes Intermediate School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawes Intermediate School?
Dawes Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dawes Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawes Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Dawes Intermediate School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.