Dallas Independent School District

9400 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75231
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dallas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 150 public preschools serving 70,797 students in Dallas Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Dallas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
238 Schools
4,192 Schools
# Students
138,843 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
10,013 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked #760 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#769 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
44%
42%
51%
36%
46%
79%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
71%
55%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
6%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,943 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,449 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$2,214 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,423 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,943
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,449
$14,116

Best Dallas Independent School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dan D Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5314 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 794-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harry C Withers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3959 Northaven Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Victor H Hexter Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9720 Waterview Rd
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 502-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Solar Prep For Boys At John F Kennedy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1802 Moser Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 794-7100
Gr: PK-7 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3453 Flair Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 794-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 S Marsalis
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 502-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2827 Throckmorton Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 749-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8410 San Leandro Dr
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Winnetka Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1151 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Adelfa Botello Callejo Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7817 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 749-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Arthur Kramer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7131 Midbury Dr
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1665 Duncanville Rd
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 502-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Downtown Montessori At Ida B Wells Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1901 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 749-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Preston Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6423 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Arts Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 Warren Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 502-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 N Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
John W Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2121 Tosca Ln
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 794-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Margaret B Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 749-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8915 Greenmound Ave
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 794-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11230 Lippitt Ave
Dallas, TX 75218
(972) 749-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 N St Augustine Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
L O Donald Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1218 Phinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Nancy Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10400 Rylie Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 749-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Martin Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8601 Willoughby Blvd
Dallas, TX 75232
(972) 749-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Walmsley Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 794-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Bishop Arts Steam Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 N Adams Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 502-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Anne Frank Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5201 Celestial Rd
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 502-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Henry B Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6610 Lake June Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 502-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Leslie A Stemmons Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2727 Knoxville St
Dallas, TX 75211
(972) 794-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 238 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 138,843 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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