LORENZO DE ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LORENZO DE ZAVALA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 409 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 28 teachers, LORENZO DE ZAVALA 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.
LORENZO DE ZAVALA ELementary School, located in the West Dallas area, is a public school serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Named after Lorenzo de Zavala, a prominent figure in Texas history and the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas, the school serves a diverse student population, primarily focusing on providing foundational education to children in the surrounding community.
The school is committed to the Dallas ISD mission of educating all students for success. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. You can find detailed information regarding their current academic programs, campus initiatives, and contact details by visiting their official district website at [dallasisd.org/dezavala](http://www.dallasisd.org/dezavala).
For more information, contact LORENZO DE ZAVALA EL at (972) 892-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75212-3930
(972) 892-6400
LORENZO DE ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 409
- Teachers:
- 28
- 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 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LORENZO DE ZAVALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.