ONESIMO HERNANDEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ONESIMO HERNANDEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 322 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, ONESIMO HERNANDEZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

ONESIMO HERNANDEZ ELementary School is a public school located in Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Situated at 5555 Maple Avenue, the school operates as part of a large urban district that emphasizes academic growth, bilingual education, and community engagement. As a neighborhood campus, it serves a diverse population of students and provides a foundational education curriculum aligned with state standards and district initiatives.

The school is named in honor of Onesimo Hernandez, a reflection of the district’s commitment to recognizing figures who have contributed to the local community. By leveraging resources from Dallas ISD, the school provides various support services, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional programs designed to prepare elementary-aged children for middle school success. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or campus-specific programs can find detailed resources on the school’s official website at http://www.dallasisd.org/hernandez.

For more information, contact ONESIMO HERNANDEZ EL at (214) 925-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.