Dawson Orman Education Center serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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 174 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dawson Orman Education Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
73%
11%
White
10%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dawson Orman Education Center?
174 students attend Dawson Orman Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dawson Orman Education Center students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson Orman Education Center?
Dawson Orman Education Center has a student ration of 16:1, 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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