Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ronald E Mcnair 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 Ronald E Mcnair 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5948 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School is ranked #5948 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Tolbert Elementary School, Arturo Salazar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School?
422 students attend Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School?
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School offer ?
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School part of?
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School located?
Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School is located in the Wolf Creek neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 12 other public schools located in Wolf Creek.
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