- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawson, TX
Dawson El
Federal NCES profile for Dawson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481638001396
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 281
- students enrolled
Dawson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
281 on latest CCD 481638001396 · Dawson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 15.6:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson H S (628 students)
Dawson El CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Dawson El compares
Dawson El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,302
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson Isd reports $15,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson El
How many students attend Dawson El?
Dawson El has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson El?
68.0% of students at Dawson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson El?
Dawson El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Dawson Isd?
Besides Dawson El, Dawson Isd also operates Dawson H S (628 students). See the Dawson Isd district page for the complete list.