Dawson Springs: Schools & Education
Dawson Springs is served by 2 public schools. Dawson Springs Elementary is the largest at 267 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 534 students.
- ~650 residents per school (vs Kentucky ~201).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 650 residents per school. 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Dawson Springs Independent |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 267 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 21 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 188 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 70.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Madisonville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Madisonville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Madisonville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (270) 821-2250 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Dawson Springs Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 103 West Ramsey Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (270) 797-8990 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 42408 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1650 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 6.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12