- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawson Springs, KY
Dawson Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dawson Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210150002200
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson Springs Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 342
- students enrolled
Dawson Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dawson Springs Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210150002200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Dawson Springs Elementary grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 210150002200 · Dawson Springs, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 16.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School (289 students)
Dawson Springs Elementary grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Dawson Springs Elementary compares
Dawson Springs Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Dawson Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson Springs Independent reports $14,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson Springs Elementary'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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Springs Elementary
How many students attend Dawson Springs Elementary?
Dawson Springs Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawson Springs, KY. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Springs Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dawson Springs Elementary?
68.5% of students at Dawson Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dawson Springs Elementary is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Dawson Springs, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson Springs Elementary?
Dawson Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dawson Springs Independent?
Besides Dawson Springs Elementary, Dawson Springs Independent also operates Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School (289 students). See the Dawson Springs Independent district page for the complete list.