Dawson Springs Elementary
342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Dawson Springs Elementary is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Dawson Springs, Kentucky. As part of the Dawson Springs Independent School District, the school serves as a central hub for the town’s youngest learners, fostering a close-knit educational environment where teachers and staff often maintain long-term connections with local families. The school typically emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum, aiming to provide a solid foundational education in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support student growth.
In recent years, the school and the surrounding community have shown significant resilience following major natural disasters, such as the 2021 tornadoes that impacted the region. This experience has reinforced the school's role as a vital anchor for the town, highlighting a culture of mutual support and community perseverance. Because it is part of a small, independent district, Dawson Springs Elementary is known for its ability to provide a more personalized approach to student development, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to the town's middle and high school levels.
In recent years, the school and the surrounding community have shown significant resilience following major natural disasters, such as the 2021 tornadoes that impacted the region. This experience has reinforced the school's role as a vital anchor for the town, highlighting a culture of mutual support and community perseverance. Because it is part of a small, independent district, Dawson Springs Elementary is known for its ability to provide a more personalized approach to student development, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to the town's middle and high school levels.
342
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 314 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 19 |
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White314 (91.8%)
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Two or More19 (5.6%)
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Hispanic7 (2.0%)
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Black2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dawson Springs Independent |
| Phone: | (270)797-3811 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 342 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 246 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 22 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
71
Kindergarten
54
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 54 |
| Grade 1 | 46 |
| Grade 2 | 43 |
| Grade 3 | 50 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 162 | 47.4% |
| Male | 180 | 52.6% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
293 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th