At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
297
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
41%-7.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
STEVENS ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in DAWSON, Minnesota. The school enrolls 297 students. It is part of the DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
297 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictDAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27073
CityDAWSON
ZIP56232
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID271009000429
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment297
White80.8%
Hispanic / Latino12.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
80.8%
Hispanic
12.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
7.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.