Phillis Wheatley Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
85%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
153 students attend Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Phillis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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