Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lorenzo De Zavala 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 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-6
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Lorenzo De Zavala 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 Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#4234 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School's ranking?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is ranked #4234 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School?
369 students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School offer ?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School part of?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School located?
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School is located in the West Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Dallas.
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