Dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2012)

825 Jackson St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dunbar Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
≥95%
84%
(10-11)
≥95%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
53%
Black
93%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Elementary School?
430 students attend Dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dunbar Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Elementary School?
Dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunbar Elementary School offer ?
Dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dunbar Elementary School part of?
Dunbar Elementary School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.

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