DAWSON EL

DAWSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 572 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, DAWSON EL 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 on Sanders in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a neighborhood school within the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range, the school is situated in a residential area of the city and functions as a foundational pillar for its local community. Like many schools in the district, DAWSON ELementary focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while often integrating programs to support the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the broader CCISD network, DAWSON ELementary benefits from the district’s resources and academic standards aimed at preparing young learners for middle school and beyond. The school culture typically centers on fostering a supportive environment where teachers and staff collaborate to meet diverse learning needs. Parents and community members in the 78413 zip code often value the school for its accessibility and its role in maintaining a close-knit educational experience for neighborhood families.

For more information, contact DAWSON EL at (361) 878-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.