Overview
DAWSON EL is a public primary in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 196 students. It is part of the AUSTIN ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictAUSTIN ISD
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480894000312
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment196
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino69.2%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)