Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Dallas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Dallas El's attendance zone covers the entire Lake Dallas school district, encompassing an area of approximately 10.5 square miles in Lake Dallas, TX. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Dallas Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lake Dallas 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 Lake Dallas Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#5499 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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
What is Lake Dallas Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Dallas Elementary School is ranked #5499 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Dallas Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Dallas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corinth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Dallas Elementary School?
500 students attend Lake Dallas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lake Dallas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Dallas Elementary School?
Lake Dallas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Dallas Elementary School offer ?
Lake Dallas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Dallas Elementary School part of?
Lake Dallas Elementary School is part of Lake Dallas Independent School District.
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