Serving 335 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 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Tolbert Elementary serves the west part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Tolbert 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 Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Thomas Tolbert Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Tolbert Elementary School is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 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 Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School, Arturo Salazar 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 44% 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?
335 students attend Thomas Tolbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thomas Tolbert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 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 16:1, which is higher 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 10/10/2025
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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