Dawson Orman Education Center serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson Orman Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dawson Orman Education Center's student population of 149 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dawson Orman Education Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
72%
11%
White
12%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dawson Orman Education Center?
149 students attend Dawson Orman Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dawson Orman Education Center students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson Orman Education Center?
Dawson Orman Education Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower 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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