- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MS
Dawson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dawson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280219000382
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dawson Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson Elementary School ranks #8 of 24 schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dawson Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280219000382 · Jackson, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Dawson Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Dawson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- This school 192
Dawson Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Dawson Elementary School reports 192 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Elementary School
How many students attend Dawson Elementary School?
Dawson Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Elementary School is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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?
100.0% of students at Dawson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson Elementary School?
Dawson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dawson Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dawson Elementary School ranks #8 of 24 schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Dawson Elementary School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.