At a glance
Reported students
395
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Dawes Middle School: 395 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.5:1. 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
- 394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Dawes Middle School
Dawes Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lincoln. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Lincoln Public Schools. NCES reports 395 students for 2024–25.
Among 147 middle schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 305 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Nebraska median of 13.5:1 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 (52.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.4%. 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 Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.7 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 2.46 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.46
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.45
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.4%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black9.9%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial11.9%
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 Lincoln Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lefler Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
584 reported students
Culler Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
677 reported students
Mickle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
705 reported students
Pound Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Nuernberger Education Center
Middle · Grades 06–08
0 reported students
Middle School Student Support Program
Middle · Grades 06–08
0 reported students
Public schools near Dawes Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickle Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 705 | 1.5 mi |
| Culler Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 677 | 2.1 mi |
| Goodrich Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 849 | 2.8 mi |
| Lefler Middle School Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 584 | 3.3 mi |
| Nuernberger Education Center Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 0 | 4 mi |
| Middle School Student Support Program Middle · Lincoln Public Schools | 06–08 | 0 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dawes Middle School
What grades does Dawes Middle School serve?
Dawes Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lincoln Public Schools.
How many students attend Dawes Middle School?
Dawes Middle School reported 395 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dawes Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 395 students and 35.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dawes Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dawes Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dawes Middle School in?
Dawes Middle School is part of Lincoln Public Schools, based in Lincoln, NE, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dawes Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mickle Middle School (1.5 mi), Culler Middle School (2.1 mi), Goodrich Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.