Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy's student population of 268 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy?
268 students attend Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy offer ?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy part of?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy located?
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy is located in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Vickery Meadow.
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