Harrell Budd Elementary School

2121 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrell Budd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrell Budd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Harrell Budd Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Harrell Budd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrell Budd Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#4654 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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30-34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
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Black
28%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrell Budd Elementary School's ranking?
Harrell Budd Elementary School is ranked #4654 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Harrell Budd Elementary School?
455 students attend Harrell Budd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harrell Budd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrell Budd Elementary School?
Harrell Budd Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrell Budd Elementary School offer ?
Harrell Budd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harrell Budd Elementary School part of?
Harrell Budd Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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