HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY (ES)
HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY (ES) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 351 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY (ES) has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy, located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, is a highly regarded public magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District. It serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering a specialized educational environment grounded in the Montessori philosophy. Unlike traditional schools, Harry Stone emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to progress at their own pace while developing independence and critical thinking skills.
The school is well-known for its diverse and inclusive community, drawing families from across the district who value a non-traditional approach to early childhood and middle school education. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, Harry Stone aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of social responsibility. Because it is a magnet institution, the school maintains a rigorous academic reputation and consistently ranks as a sought-after choice for parents looking to provide their children with a structured yet individualized educational experience in a public school setting.
For more information, contact HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY (ES) at (972) 794-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75216-7103
(972) 794-3400
HARRY STONE MONTESSORI ACADEMY (ES) is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 22.93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 351 students
- Black or African American
- 45.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.3%
- White
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 59.8%
- Male
- 40.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.