Dawson Orman Education Center serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson Orman Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dawson Orman Education Center's student population of 203 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dawson Orman Education Center is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
71%
11%
White
14%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dawson Orman Education Center?
203 students attend Dawson Orman Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dawson Orman Education Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson Orman Education Center?
Dawson Orman Education Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dawson Orman Education Center offer ?
Dawson Orman Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson Orman Education Center part of?
Dawson Orman Education Center is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dawson Orman Education Center located?
Dawson Orman Education Center is located in the Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Old Louisville.
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