B F Darrell Elementary School (Closed 2010)

4730 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
B F Darrell Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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Hispanic
12%
54%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
87%
13%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.23

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend B F Darrell Elementary School?
328 students attend B F Darrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of B F Darrell Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B F Darrell Elementary School?
B F Darrell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does B F Darrell Elementary School offer ?
B F Darrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is B F Darrell Elementary School part of?
B F Darrell Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.

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