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Dawson El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
3001 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704 · (512) 414-2070 · Part of Austin Independent School District
Students
196
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Dawson El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 36.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 41.8%
Location
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3001 S 1st St, Austin
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten24
Grade 123
Grade 232
Grade 322
Grade 432
Grade 545
Enrollment over time
308’20
293’21
257’22
224’23
196’24
Down 36.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 73%White 11%Black 8%Asian 4%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.