Thomas Tolbert Elementary School
- Thomas Tolbert Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Thomas Tolbert Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 553 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Tolbert Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3722 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 52% |
| Black | 41% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dallas Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is Justin F Kimball High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is T W Browne Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is T W Browne Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Justin F Kimball High School Grades: 9-12 | 1505 students
0.6 miles
3606 S Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75233
(972)502-2100 0.6 9-12 1505 - Dallas T W Browne Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 569 students
0.8 miles
3333 Sprague Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(972)502-2500 0.8 6-8 569 - Dallas Leslie A Stemmons Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 754 students
1.3 miles
2727 Knoxville St
Dallas, TX 75211
(972)794-4900 1.3 PK-5 754 - Dallas Zan Wesley Holmes Junior Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1096 students
1.5 miles
2939 St Rita Dr
Dallas, TX 75233
(214)932-7800 1.5 6-8 1096 - Dallas Daniel Webster Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 646 students
1.6 miles
3815 S Franklin St
Dallas, TX 75233
(972)794-6100 1.6 PK-5 646
School Reviews
| 5 I'm so pround of the teachers my 2 kids have had and all the staff at school;excelent bilingual program and my wife is proud of been a volunter at school
Great job!! and thanks to all staff!!! - Posted by Parent - rodri |
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