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#978 of 1,284 schools in KY
Dawson Orman Education Center
School · Jefferson County
900 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 140 schools in Louisville. Learn more
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
174
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Kentucky schools
#978 of 1,284
In Louisville
#72 of 147
public schools
In district
#73 of 149
Jefferson County
School environment
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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Dawson Orman Education Center
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About Dawson Orman Education Center
Dawson Orman Education Center is a public school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County. Dawson Orman Education Center serves approximately 174 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Dawson Orman Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 1,284 schools in KY.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.1
- KY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 174 students, Dawson Orman Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
74.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Dawson Orman Education Center Compares
See how Dawson Orman Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
900 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dawson Orman Education Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. duPont Manual High (rated 9.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is J. Graham Brown School (rated 8.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PRESENTATION ACADEMY (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Louisville, see our Louisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder School of Innovation Louisville | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| HEUSER HEARING & LANGUAGE ACADEMY Louisville | 0.2 mi | — |
| Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Louisville | 0.2 mi | — |
| Meyzeek Middle Louisville | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Engelhard Elementary Louisville | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Ackerly Louisville | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOL Louisville | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| PRESENTATION ACADEMY Louisville | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center Louisville | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| J. Graham Brown School Louisville | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| NATIVITY ACADEMY AT ST BONIFACE Louisville | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Shelby Academy Louisville | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Noe Middle Louisville | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce Louisville | 1.2 mi | — |
| Breckinridge Metropolitan High Louisville | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| duPont Manual High Louisville | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Cochran Elementary Louisville | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts Louisville | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary Louisville | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 40203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,430
Median Home Value
$179,300
Median Rent
$828/mo
Population
17,540
College Educated
22.3%
Homeownership
24.7%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
39.9%
Median Age
34.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dawson Orman Education Center
What grades does Dawson Orman Education Center serve?
Dawson Orman Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Dawson Orman Education Center?
Dawson Orman Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Orman Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Orman Education Center is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dawson Orman Education Center rank in KY?
Dawson Orman Education Center ranks #978 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Dawson Orman Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dawson Orman Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dawson Orman Education Center a charter school?
No, Dawson Orman Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dawson Orman Education Center a Title I school?
No, Dawson Orman Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dawson Orman Education Center?
74.7% of students at Dawson Orman Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 74.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 485-7008
Resources & Links
District
Jefferson County- District Enrollment
- 94,793
- Schools in District
- 171
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,200
- District Rank
- #73 of 149
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