Dawson Elementary School

Muscogee County
180 Northstar Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
309 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Dawson Elementary School, located at 180 Northstar Dr in Columbus, Georgia, is a public institution operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that promotes student growth, literacy, and core educational competencies. The school community emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

As part of the Muscogee County school system, Dawson Elementary prioritizes engagement between educators, students, and families to foster a supportive campus culture. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide initiatives. By integrating technology and standard curriculum requirements, the school strives to create an equitable and productive educational experience for its diverse student body.
309
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    259 (83.8%)
  • Two or More
    24 (7.8%)
  • White
    13 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Muscogee County
Phone: (706)683-8732
Website: http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/DWS
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 53
Gender Ratio