Dawson Elementary School in Corpus Christi, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dawson Elementary School is an urban public school in Corpus Christi, Texas that is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District. It serves 517 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

517 Students

35 Teachers

6821 Sanders Dr

Corpus Christi, TX 78413 View local requests

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Dawson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Gonzalez

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Dawson Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dawson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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