DAWSON EL

(512)414-2070

www.austinisd.org/schools/dawson

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Dawson Elementary School**, located in the vibrant 78704 zip code of South Austin, serves as a cornerstone of its surrounding neighborhood. As part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its location in the heart of South Austin makes it a community-focused hub, often drawing strong parent involvement and partnerships with local organizations.

Academically, Dawson Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school is recognized for its dedicated staff who focus on personalized instruction to help students achieve their potential. Beyond core academics, Dawson typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that aim to cultivate well-rounded students. With its historical presence in the community and a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, Dawson remains a fixture for families residing in the Travis Heights and surrounding South Austin areas.

257

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAWSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	186
Black	26
Asian	5
Two or More	9

Hispanic
186 (72.4 %)
White
31 (12.1 %)
Black
26 (10.1 %)
Two or More
9 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)

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:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2070
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/dawson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 24

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DAWSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DAWSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	52.5%
Male	122	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)