Dawson Elementary School

www.alleganps.org

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dawson Elementary School is a public school located in Allegan, Michigan, serving as part of the Allegan Public Schools district. Situated on Elm Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It emphasizes foundational academic development while striving to build character and social skills, acting as a key educational hub for local families.

As part of the broader Allegan Public Schools system, Dawson Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to curriculum standards and student success. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages active parent involvement and community engagement. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, Dawson Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring each child has access to the resources and support necessary for their educational journey.

278

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
230 (82.7%)
Two or More
23 (8.3%)
Hispanic
20 (7.2%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Allegan Public Schools
Phone:	(269)673-6925
Website:	http://www.alleganps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43