Dawson Elementary on South First Street in Austin is a public elementary school that’s part of the Austin Independent School District.
Named after Mary B. Dawson, the principal of the first public school in South Austin, the school today prides itself on being an inclusive environment committed to high achievement. Young Dawson Dolphins range from prekindergarten through fifth grade and can follow either a one-way or two-way dual-language track. Faculty and administration emphasize compassion, environmental awareness and critical thinking, and teach both real-world and classroom skills at a pace and style tailored to each individual student. Quality instruction, a comprehensive curriculum, high expectations for student achievement, development of leadership and citizenship skills, and attention to the whole child are all part of the school’s mission statement.
The school offers special education and after-school programs, as well as a variety of creative learning courses, including music, visual arts and drama.
Dawson Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
3001 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Tania Jedele
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
305:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
72.4%
White
12.1%
Black
10.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/18/2024
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional dedication and collaboration demonstrated by the Mollie Dawson Elementary School. Your unwavering commitment to the education and well-being of my child has left an indelible mark on us, and for that, I am profoundly thankful.The pos...
5/11/2021
I have known and loved this school for years as both my mother and sister in law have taught/still teach here but I am especially excited and proud because both my children are now in pre-school here (transfer students into the dual language). It feels so much like a family in the heart of the city...
3/20/2020
Dawson renewed my faith in public education. My brother is a public school teacher, and has long been telling me that public schools do a better job with working class kids, kids with disabilities and minority students (compared to charters and privates). Dawson proved him right.The Dawson model sho...
9/16/2019
Dawson provides an amazing education with caring teachers. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. If I have to consider going elsewhere due to AISD school closures I will move out of AISD.
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List Price Range
$248K - $3.7M
Homes For Sale
65
Average Home Value
$888,007
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$121,409
% of College Grads
69.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,846 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.2%
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- Football
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
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Gillis Park
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- Lake
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Dawson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 293 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Dawson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $888,007. Discover additional schools in the area, like Graduation Preparatory Academy, Travis Early College High School, Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson Elementary School.