NELL DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nell Dawson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified school district, located in Coalinga, CA with about 419 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Nell Dawson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Nell Dawson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Coalinga, California, serving as part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social growth. As a key institution within its district, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its adherence to the broader goals of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, which emphasizes community engagement and academic excellence. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Nell Dawson Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and school-wide initiatives. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the official district website at [chusd.org](http://chusd.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and resources.

For more information, contact Nell Dawson Elementary at (559) 935-7580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1303 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210-2927
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NELL DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Coalinga, CA with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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.

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School Demographics for 419 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NELL DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.7%
White
16.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.