JULIUS DORSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JULIUS DORSEY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 508 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 32 teachers, JULIUS DORSEY 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.

JULIUS DORSEY ELementary School is a public school located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of the larger Dallas ISD network, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for children in the local community, striving to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s website highlights its focus on community engagement and clear communication with families to ensure student achievement. As a neighborhood school, JULIUS DORSEY ELementary provides a variety of instructional programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its partnership with parents and the surrounding community, the school works to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and the development of essential life skills for all learners.

For more information, contact JULIUS DORSEY EL at (972) 749-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

133 N ST AUGUSTINE DR
DALLAS, TX 75217-7214
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JULIUS DORSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 508 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
508
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 508 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JULIUS DORSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.9%
Black or African American
16.5%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.