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Dawson El

6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 1084 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Corpus Christi
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Dawson El

6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 1084 of 5501 in Texas

See top schools in Corpus Christi

About Dawson El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 51% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
517
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.35%
Asian 0.19%
Hispanic 81.24%
Black 3.29%
Two+ Races 1.74%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
13.35%
Asian
0.19%
Hispanic
81.24%
Black
3.29%
Two+ Races
1.74%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 517
49.9%
258 Female
50.1%
259 Male

Student Population

517 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

517 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dawson El Contact Information

Address

6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413

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Phone

(361) 878-0140

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TOP 1084 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dawson El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dawson Elementary School is seeing success in the classroom with an accountability rating from TEA of 89 (B) for 2024–2025 that reflects the school performing well at all levels; they’ve also been improving facilities through the addition of new classrooms and renovating its library, which is good for student learning as well! The new leaders coming into Corpus Christi ISD for the 2025–2026 school year mean even more new direction and continued focus on student success! All of the above give great reasons for Dawson Elementary to expect to continue to progress and receive support as it serves students within CCISD.

FAQ

Q1. Is Dawson Elementary a neighborhood school?

Ans. Yes, as a neighborhood public school, it serves students from a defined attendance area.

Q2. Describe the type of campus Dawson Elementary has.

Ans. Dawson has a mid-range size, creating a good balance for most elementary campuses. It is not too small or unusually large.

Q3. Does Dawson Elementary support students with other languages?

Ans. Yes, the campus includes two-way and English language services as part of its instructional model.

Q4. What is interesting about Dawson Elementary's academic profile?

Ans. The school has a fairly balanced reading and math performance, showing an overall stable profile in critical academic subjects.

Q5. How does Dawson Elementary compare to other area schools?

Ans. Dawson stands out as an established neighborhood school; it has a balanced enrollment and has a well-defined elementary campus.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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