JOHN W CARPENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JOHN W CARPENTER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 380 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 24 teachers, JOHN W CARPENTER EL 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.
John W. Carpenter Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Situated on Tosca Lane, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, providing elementary education with a focus on developing core literacy, mathematics, and social skills in a supportive classroom environment.
As a member of the Dallas ISD network, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a digital presence through the official district website, which serves as a resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and campus-specific initiatives.
For more information, contact JOHN W CARPENTER EL at (972) 794-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75224-4179
(972) 794-6000
JOHN W CARPENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 380 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 380
- Teachers:
- 24.76
- 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 380 students
- Black or African American
- 61.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- White
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.