Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otto M Fridia 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R L Thornton Elementary serves the southwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otto M Fridia Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Otto M Fridia 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 Otto M Fridia Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Otto M Fridia Elementary School's ranking?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Otto M Fridia Elementary School often compared to?
Otto M Fridia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Charter Academy, J N Ervin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Otto M Fridia Elementary School?
212 students attend Otto M Fridia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Otto M Fridia Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otto M Fridia Elementary School?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otto M Fridia Elementary School offer ?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Otto M Fridia Elementary School part of?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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