Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edwin J Kiest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwin J Kiest Elementary serves the northeast part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin J Kiest Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#5487 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin J Kiest Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School is ranked #5487 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Edwin J Kiest Elementary School often compared to?
Edwin J Kiest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles A Gill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Edwin J Kiest Elementary School?
535 students attend Edwin J Kiest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Edwin J Kiest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwin J Kiest Elementary School?
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edwin J Kiest Elementary School offer ?
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edwin J Kiest Elementary School part of?
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Edwin J Kiest Elementary School located?
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School is located in the Casa View neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Casa View.
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