James Dawson Elementary

5308 Mastin Lake Rd NW
Huntsville, AL 35810

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

James Dawson Elementary is a public school located in the Huntsville City Schools district in Alabama. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and personal development. As part of a larger city-wide district, it operates within the standards and curriculum guidelines set by the Huntsville City Schools system, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is situated on Mastin Lake Road in Northwest Huntsville, making it a central fixture for families in that specific area of the city. Like many schools in the district, Dawson Elementary typically strives to foster a supportive learning environment, often integrating technology and community-based resources to enhance the student experience. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, recent test scores, or upcoming school events, the official district website provides a comprehensive hub for administrative information and academic calendars.

432

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Dawson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	68
Black	318
Asian	2
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	3

Black
318 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (15.7 %)
Two or More
22 (5.1 %)
White
19 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7500
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Dawson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Dawson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	49.3%
Male	219	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)