#2312 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#29050 of 50,301 nationally
About Dawson El
Dawson El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 196 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2312th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 196.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Dawson El ranks 117th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.9
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 El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dawson El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Galindo El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 944 m away
Lively Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students · 1.7 km away
ST Elmo El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 1.7 km away
Becker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 1.9 km away
Travis Early College H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students · 1.9 km away
Travis Hts El
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 1.9 km away
Zilker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students · 2.3 km away
Joslin El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students · 2.7 km away
Linder El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students · 2.7 km away
Barton Hills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Sunrise El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
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196 students
Reagan El
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196 students
Pleasant Valley El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
La Pryor El
La Pryor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
Tool El
Tool · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
197 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dawson El a good school?
Dawson El has a Success Index (US) of 44.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2312 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 El rank in Texas?
Dawson El ranks #2312 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #29050 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dawson El?
Dawson El had 196 students in 2025.
Is Dawson El a elementary school or a high school?
Dawson El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dawson El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dawson El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.