James Dawson Elementary
School Overview
James Dawson Elementary is a public school located in Huntsville, Alabama. It is a school in Huntsville City School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 458 students through grade PK to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 30 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 458 students are attending James Dawson Elementary. By gender, there are 227 and 231 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Dawson Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 10 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 30 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Dawson Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 63.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 30 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 30 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 30.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 458 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 85,020 Households |
| Population | 188,082 |
| Male | 94,803 |
| Female | 101,416 |
| Child Population | 49,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 93,813 Units |
| Average House Value | $182,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $827 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $55,305 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.18% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Huntsville City
In Huntsville City, 46 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama
21 private schools are serving students in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.