Dawson Elementary School

180 Northstar Dr
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/DWS

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

309

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	13
Black	259
Two or More	24

Black
259 (83.8 %)
Two or More
24 (7.8 %)
White
13 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)683-8732
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/DWS
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 45

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dawson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dawson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	46%
Male	167	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)