Dawson Springs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dawson Springs, Kentucky 42408 · Dawson Springs Independent
#588 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#33960 of 50,301 nationally
About Dawson Springs Elementary
Dawson Springs Elementary is a public elementary located in Dawson Springs, in the Dawson Springs Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 342 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 588th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 342.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dawson Springs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dawson Springs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawson Springs Elementary a good school?
Dawson Springs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 37.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #588 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dawson Springs Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Dawson Springs Elementary ranks #588 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #33960 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dawson Springs Elementary?
Dawson Springs Elementary had 342 students in 2025.
Is Dawson Springs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dawson Springs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dawson Springs Elementary?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Dawson Springs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.