WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALNUT HILL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 358 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, WALNUT HILL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

WALNUT HILL ELementary School, located on Midway Road in Dallas, is a dedicated campus within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school serves a diverse student population in the Preston Hollow/North Dallas area and is known for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a supportive learning environment for young students. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core curriculum, WALNUT HILL ELementary is recognized for its resiliency and connection to the surrounding neighborhood. Following significant community challenges in recent years, the school has remained a focal point for local families, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and academic excellence. With access to the resources and initiatives provided by Dallas ISD, the school continues to strive toward preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community.

For more information, contact WALNUT HILL EL at (972) 502-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10115 MIDWAY RD
DALLAS, TX 75229-6230
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WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
358
Teachers:
24
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 358 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.2%
Black or African American
8.1%
White
3.4%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.