BIRDIE ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BIRDIE ALEXANDER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 373 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 32 teachers, BIRDIE ALEXANDER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

BIRDIE ALEXANDER ELementary School is a public PK–5 school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of Birdie Alexander, a dedicated educator who spent decades contributing to the Dallas school system. Situated on Goldwood Drive, the campus functions as a neighborhood pillar, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing young students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Dallas ISD, the school emphasizes providing a structured and supportive learning environment for a diverse student body. The campus utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources to foster literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details can access the official school website at [dallasisd.org/alexander](http://www.dallasisd.org/alexander) for the most current information regarding campus events, academic calendars, and administrative contact details.

For more information, contact BIRDIE ALEXANDER EL at (972) 749-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1830 GOLDWOOD DR
DALLAS, TX 75232-3716
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BIRDIE ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 373 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
373
Teachers:
32
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 373 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRDIE ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.1%
Hispanic/Latino
19.6%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
44.0%
Male
56.0%

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.