DAWES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Dawes Intermediate School is a public elementary school that is part of the Mobile County school district, located in Mobile, AL with about 553 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Dawes Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dawes Intermediate School, located in West Mobile, Alabama, serves as a dedicated academic environment specifically for students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Mobile County Public School System, the school focuses on the critical transitional years of elementary education, aiming to bridge the gap between early primary learning and middle school. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social-emotional development in a supportive, age-appropriate setting.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Dawes Intermediate emphasizes community involvement and active parent participation to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a structured and collaborative atmosphere, Dawes Intermediate strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of the secondary level while nurturing a positive and inclusive school culture.

For more information, contact Dawes Intermediate School at (251) 221-1485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
Advertisement

DAWES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in Mobile, AL with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mobile County
Total Students:
553
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 553 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAWES INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.7%
Black or African American
17.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.