Dawn Center serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
36%
21%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dawn Center?
56 students attend Dawn Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dawn Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawn Center?
Dawn Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dawn Center offer ?
Dawn Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dawn Center part of?
Dawn Center is part of Hamilton County School District.
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