DAWSON SCHOOL

DAWSON ISD
600 BROWNFIELD HWY 137
WELCH, TX 79377
139 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dawson School is a small, rural public school located in Welch, Texas, serving students within the Dawson Independent School District. As a staple of its local community, the school is committed to providing a focused educational environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. By leveraging resources through the Education Service Center Region 17, the school works to ensure that its students have access to essential curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities despite its remote geographical setting.

The school maintains a tight-knit campus culture typical of rural Texas districts, where the small student-to-teacher ratio allows for more personalized attention and a supportive learning atmosphere. Through its official website, the district communicates important administrative information, academic calendars, and school policies to parents and community members, maintaining transparency and fostering a partnership between the home and the classroom. Overall, Dawson School serves as a vital hub for the educational and social needs of the children in the Welch area.
139
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    96 (69.1 %)
  • White
    37 (26.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DAWSON ISD
Phone: (806)489-7461
Website: http://www.dawson.esc17.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
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 9
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 4
Gender Ratio