LEILA P COWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEILA P COWART EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 578 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, LEILA P COWART 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.

Leila P. Cowart Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development within a supportive neighborhood environment. As part of the DISD network, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of preparing students for college and career success through standardized curriculum, inclusive instruction, and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and cultural diversity, which is reflective of the vibrant West Dallas/Oak Cliff area. It offers a variety of programs typical of DISD elementary campuses, including academic enrichment, bilingual or dual-language services, and extracurricular activities designed to nurture the "whole child." Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, and campus events through the official Dallas ISD website linked above.

For more information, contact LEILA P COWART EL at (972) 794-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.