Dawson Springs Independent

Located at 118 E Arcadia Ave in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Dawson Springs Independent is an active, regular public school district rooted in a distant rural setting within the greater Madisonville region. Serving a close-knit student body of 631 children, the district manages three operational schools that deliver a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student population reflects a balanced distribution across all grade levels, beginning with a strong early childhood program of 71 pre-kindergarteners and continuing through high school graduation.

To ensure high-quality learning outcomes and comprehensive care, the district maintains an exceptional workforce context relative to its size. Dawson Springs Independent employs approximately 89 full-time equivalent teachers supported by 20 instructional aides and over 105 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total district team to nearly 215 full-time personnel. This rich ratio of educators and support professionals enables an enviable student-to-teacher ratio of about 7 to 1, allowing for individualized academic attention and robust community support that caters directly to the unique needs of local families and scholars.