Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Dawson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Dawson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Dawson Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Dawson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Dawson Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1191 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
73%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Dawson Elementary School's ranking?
James Dawson Elementary School is ranked #1191 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are James Dawson Elementary School often compared to?
James Dawson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend James Dawson Elementary School?
447 students attend James Dawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of James Dawson Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Dawson Elementary School?
James Dawson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Dawson Elementary School offer ?
James Dawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is James Dawson Elementary School part of?
James Dawson Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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