At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
503
Dawes Intermediate School: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Dawes Intermediate School
Dawes Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Mobile. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Mobile County. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60%) and Black (19.4%). English learners represent 10.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dawes Intermediate School
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.12
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black19.4%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mobile County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Dixon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science
Elementary · Grades PK–05
504 reported students
ChastangFournier Middle School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
503 reported students
J E Turner Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Public schools near Dawes Intermediate School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchens Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–02 | 539 | 0.6 mi |
| Meadowlake Elementary Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 373 | 3.7 mi |
| ORourke Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 799 | 4.1 mi |
| Taylor White Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 446 | 5.8 mi |
| Elsie Collier Elementary School Elementary · Mobile County | PK–05 | 731 | 5.9 mi |
| Pearl Haskew Elementary Elementary · Mobile County | KG–05 | 546 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dawes Intermediate School
What grades does Dawes Intermediate School serve?
Dawes Intermediate School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mobile County.
How many students attend Dawes Intermediate School?
Dawes Intermediate School reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dawes Intermediate School?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 515 students and 24.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dawes Intermediate School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dawes Intermediate School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mobile County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dawes Intermediate School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dawes Intermediate School in?
Dawes Intermediate School is part of Mobile County, based in Mobile, AL, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dawes Intermediate School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hutchens Elementary School (0.6 mi), Meadowlake Elementary (3.7 mi), ORourke Elementary School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.