Dawson Springs Elementary

267 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Dawson Springs Elementary is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Dawson Springs, Kentucky. As part of the Dawson Springs Independent School District, the school serves as a central hub for the town’s youngest learners, fostering a close-knit educational environment where teachers and staff often maintain long-term connections with local families. The school typically emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum, aiming to provide a solid foundational education in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support student growth.

In recent years, the school and the surrounding community have shown significant resilience following major natural disasters, such as the 2021 tornadoes that impacted the region. This experience has reinforced the school's role as a vital anchor for the town, highlighting a culture of mutual support and community perseverance. Because it is part of a small, independent district, Dawson Springs Elementary is known for its ability to provide a more personalized approach to student development, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to the town's middle and high school levels.
267
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson Springs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White248
Hispanic5
Black2
Two or More12
  • White
    248 (92.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dawson Springs Independent
Phone: (270)797-3811
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 246
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 49
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dawson Springs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten49
Kindergarten38
Grade 137
Grade 244
Grade 330
Grade 440
Grade 529
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dawson Springs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12546.8%
Male14253.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)