DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dawson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 268 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, Dawson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Dawson Elementary School, located at 180 Northstar Dr in Columbus, Georgia, is a public institution operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that promotes student growth, literacy, and core educational competencies. The school community emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

As part of the Muscogee County school system, Dawson Elementary prioritizes engagement between educators, students, and families to foster a supportive campus culture. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide initiatives. By integrating technology and standard curriculum requirements, the school strives to create an equitable and productive educational experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Dawson Elementary School at (706) 683-8732 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

180 Northstar Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
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DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 268 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Muscogee County
Total Students:
268
Teachers:
16.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
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.

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School Demographics for 268 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
White
2.6%

Female
43.3%
Male
56.7%

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.