Dawson Orman Education Center (2026 Ranking)

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 Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 174 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dawson Orman Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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Dawson Orman Education Center's student population of 174 students has grown by 43% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

174 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center
2023	203
2022	94
2021	121
2020	240
2019	240
2018	206
2017	206
2015	254
2014	275
2013	206
2012	235
2011	166
2010	267
2009	136
2008	70

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center
2023	10
2022	11
2021	7
2020	10
2019	10
2018	14
2017	14
2016	6
2015	15
2014	11
2013	21
2012	12
2011	52
2010	29
2009	7
2008	71
2005	44
2004	48
2003	40

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The 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.

This School

State Level (KY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	20:1	15:1	16:1
2022	9:1	15:1	15:1
2021	17:1	15:1	15:1
2020	24:1	16:1	16:1
2019	24:1	16:1	16:1
2018	15:1	16:1	16:1
2017	15:1	16:1	16:1
2015	17:1	17:1	17:1
2014	25:1	16:1	17:1
2013	10:1	16:1	16:1
2012	19:1	16:1	17:1
2011	3:1	16:1	16:1
2010	9:1	19:1	20:1
2009	21:1	16:1	16:1
2008	1:1	16:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	4%	2%	5%
2022	1%	2%	5%
2021	3%	2%	5%
2020	2%	2%	4%
2019	2%	2%	4%
2018	2%	2%	3%
2017	2%	2%	3%
2015	3%	2%	3%
2014	5%	2%	4%
2013	5%	1%	3%
2012	6%	2%	3%
2011	4%	1%	3%
2010	4%	2%	5%

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Hispanic

10%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	6%	9%	15%
2022	7%	8%	13%
2021	2%	8%	12%
2020	4%	7%	11%
2019	4%	7%	11%
2018	4%	6%	10%
2017	4%	6%	10%
2015	3%	6%	9%
2014	4%	5%	8%
2013	6%	5%	7%
2012	6%	4%	7%
2011	2%	4%	6%
2010	5%	4%	6%
2009	2%	4%	6%
2008	5%	4%	5%

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Black

73%

11%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	71%	11%	37%
2022	67%	11%	37%
2021	62%	11%	37%
2020	69%	11%	37%
2019	69%	11%	37%
2018	68%	11%	37%
2017	68%	11%	37%
2015	72%	11%	37%
2014	75%	11%	37%
2013	69%	11%	37%
2012	71%	11%	37%
2011	75%	11%	37%
2010	79%	12%	37%
2009	77%	11%	37%
2008	82%	11%	37%

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White

10%

72%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	14%	73%	37%
2022	19%	74%	39%
2021	29%	75%	41%
2020	18%	76%	43%
2019	18%	76%	43%
2018	19%	77%	46%
2017	19%	77%	46%
2015	17%	78%	48%
2014	11%	79%	48%
2013	15%	80%	50%
2012	12%	81%	51%
2011	16%	82%	52%
2010	12%	82%	52%
2009	15%	83%	53%
2008	13%	83%	54%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	5%	5%	6%
2022	6%	5%	6%
2021	4%	4%	5%
2020	7%	4%	5%
2019	7%	4%	5%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	5%	3%	3%
2013	5%	3%	3%
2012	5%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.45

0.46

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	0.47	0.45	0.70
2022	0.51	0.44	0.69
2021	0.53	0.42	0.69
2020	0.49	0.41	0.67
2019	0.49	0.41	0.67
2018	0.50	0.39	0.65
2017	0.50	0.39	0.65
2015	0.45	0.38	0.63
2014	0.42	0.36	0.63
2013	0.50	0.35	0.62
2012	0.49	0.33	0.61
2011	0.41	0.32	0.60
2010	0.38	0.32	0.58
2009	0.40	0.30	0.58
2008	0.33	0.30	0.57

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Eligible for

75%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	81%	54%	56%
2022	74%	54%	60%
2021	63%	53%	54%
2020	84%	53%	53%
2019	84%	53%	53%
2018	84%	54%	56%
2017	84%	54%	56%
2015	82%	51%	54%
2014	91%	48%	54%
2013	95%	48%	54%
2012	89%	47%	53%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Dawson Orman Education Center	Kentucky	Jefferson County School District
2023	2%	3%	3%
2022	3%	3%	5%
2021	1%	3%	2%
2015	1%	6%	4%
2014	2%	6%	5%
2013	3%	6%	6%
2012	3%	7%	6%
2011	4%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What schools are Dawson Orman Education Center often compared to?

Dawson Orman Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like George Unseld Early Childhood Center, Westport Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.

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 (Supplemental Virtual).

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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