Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ebby Halliday 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ebby Halliday Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Ebby Halliday Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ebby Halliday Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#5956 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ebby Halliday Elementary School's ranking?
Ebby Halliday Elementary School is ranked #5956 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ebby Halliday Elementary School often compared to?
Ebby Halliday Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Elementary School, Tom C Gooch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ebby Halliday Elementary School?
637 students attend Ebby Halliday Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ebby Halliday Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ebby Halliday Elementary School?
Ebby Halliday Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ebby Halliday Elementary School offer ?
Ebby Halliday Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ebby Halliday Elementary School part of?
Ebby Halliday Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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