T G TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

T G TERRY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 423 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 27 teachers, T G TERRY 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.

T.G. Terry Elementary School is a public school located in the Red Bird area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a large urban district, T.G. Terry benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of DISD while working to foster a supportive, neighborhood-centered learning environment for its diverse student population.

The school focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state standards and fostering a culture of high expectations. Parents and community members can find information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and campus initiatives through the official Dallas ISD website. By prioritizing consistent instruction and school spirit, T.G. Terry Elementary strives to remain an integral part of the local Dallas community, helping students develop the essential skills needed for their future academic journeys.

For more information, contact T G TERRY EL at (972) 749-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6661 GREENSPAN DR
DALLAS, TX 75232-3605
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T G TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
423
Teachers:
27
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 423 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.9%
Black or African American
31.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
White
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.