Dawson Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 269 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-2
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4215 Sunset Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jackson Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,160
- Graduation Rate: 54.6%
- Dropout Rate: 6.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 30,609
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 269
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 12.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 138 (51.3%)
- Females: 131 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 3 (1.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 253 (94.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 256 (95.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 267 | 99.3% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 1 | 0.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 14.9% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 30.9% |
| 1st Grade | 77 | 28.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 69 | 25.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $41,092
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,934 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,045 | 79% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Staff Member on August 21, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Excellent school with great leadership!
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