Tom C Gooch Elementary School

4030 Calculus Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tom C Gooch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tom C Gooch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Tom C Gooch Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Tom C Gooch Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tom C Gooch Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
#1801 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
37%
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45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
82%
53%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Tom C Gooch Elementary School's ranking?
Tom C Gooch Elementary School is ranked #1801 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Tom C Gooch Elementary School?
369 students attend Tom C Gooch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Tom C Gooch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tom C Gooch Elementary School?
Tom C Gooch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom C Gooch Elementary School offer ?
Tom C Gooch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tom C Gooch Elementary School part of?
Tom C Gooch Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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