Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Tolbert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Tolbert Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thomas Tolbert Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arturo Salazar Elementary School, Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School, Martin Weiss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas Tolbert Elementary School?
302 students attend Thomas Tolbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thomas Tolbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Tolbert Elementary School?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Tolbert Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Tolbert Elementary School part of?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Tolbert Elementary School located?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
School Reviews
5 5/16/2011
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!!!
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