- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allegan, MI
Dawson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dawson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260222003967
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawson Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222003967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dawson Elementary School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 260222003967 · Allegan, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Allegan High School (543 students)
Dawson Elementary School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dawson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allegan High S
Allegan High School
543 students
- Le White Middl
Le White Middle School
427 students
- Pine Trails El
Pine Trails Elementary School
326 students
- This school
Dawson Elementary School
278 students
- West Ward Elem
West Ward Elementary School
247 students
- Allegan Altern 112
Allegan Alternative High School
112 students
What this shows Dawson Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dawson Elementary School compares
Dawson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Dawson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Allegan Public Schools reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le White Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allegan Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Elementary School
How many students attend Dawson Elementary School?
Dawson Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allegan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Dawson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dawson Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson Elementary School?
Dawson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dawson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Allegan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Allegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Besides Dawson Elementary School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Le White Middle School (427 students), and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.