J W RAY LEARNING CENTER
J W RAY LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 226 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 18 teachers, J W RAY LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
The J.W. Ray Learning Center, located in the historic State-Thomas neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, serves as a specialized campus within the Dallas Independent School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive educational environment, catering to students who may benefit from a more tailored approach to learning. Its central location allows it to serve a diverse urban population, fostering a community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth alongside social and emotional development.
As part of the Dallas ISD network, the learning center focuses on preparing students for future success through targeted instruction and individualized attention. The school utilizes its resources to create a stable, nurturing environment that helps students overcome barriers to learning. By maintaining close ties to the surrounding Dallas community, J.W. Ray strives to provide the foundational tools and personal support necessary for its students to reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact J W RAY LEARNING CENTER at (972) 794-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75204-3711
(972) 794-7700
http://www.dallasisd.org/jwray
J W RAY LEARNING CENTER is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 226 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 226
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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 226 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J W RAY LEARNING CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- White
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.