At a glance
Reported students
278
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262.5
Dawson Elementary School: 278 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Dawson Elementary School
Dawson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Allegan. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Allegan Public Schools. NCES reports 278 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (82.7%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dawson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.99 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 0 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
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.7%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Allegan Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
247 reported students
Pine Trails Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
326 reported students
North Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
29 reported students
LE White Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
427 reported students
Allegan Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
112 reported students
Allegan Online K12
Other · Grades KG–12
73 reported students
Public schools near Dawson Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Learning Center Other · Allegan Area Educational Service Agency | PK–12 | 92 | 0.5 mi |
| West Ward Elementary School Elementary · Allegan Public Schools | KG–05 | 247 | 0.7 mi |
| North Ward Elementary School Elementary · Allegan Public Schools | PK–KG | 29 | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Trails Elementary School Elementary · Allegan Public Schools | PK–05 | 326 | 2 mi |
| Hopkins Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins Public Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 7.9 mi |
| Washington Street Elementary School Elementary · Otsego Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Elementary School
What grades does Dawson Elementary School serve?
Dawson Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Allegan Public Schools.
How many students attend Dawson Elementary School?
Dawson Elementary School reported 278 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 284 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dawson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 278 students and 17.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dawson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dawson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Allegan Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dawson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.9% 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 Dawson Elementary School in?
Dawson Elementary School is part of Allegan Public Schools, based in Allegan, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dawson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillside Learning Center (0.5 mi), West Ward Elementary School (0.7 mi), North Ward Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.