Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Obadiah Knight 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OBADIAH KNIGHT EL serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with most living about 1.4 miles from the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Obadiah Knight Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Obadiah Knight 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 Obadiah Knight Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#5212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
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
5%
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 Obadiah Knight Elementary School's ranking?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School is ranked #5212 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Obadiah Knight Elementary School often compared to?
Obadiah Knight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Obadiah Knight Elementary School?
279 students attend Obadiah Knight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Obadiah Knight Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Obadiah Knight Elementary School?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Obadiah Knight Elementary School offer ?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Obadiah Knight Elementary School part of?
Obadiah Knight Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This was the worst school I have ever encountered. My son attended this school and he was treated like trash. Most of the teachers displayed signs of prejudice. My sons self esteem dropped tremendously while he attended this school. My husband and I decided to relocate our family so my son wouldn't have to go through what he went through at this school.
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