MARIA MORENO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARIA MORENO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 445 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 30 teachers, MARIA MORENO 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.

MARIA MORENO ELementary School, located at 2115 Hampton Road in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, is a part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Named in honor of Maria Moreno, a pioneering labor activist and the first woman to be hired as a union organizer for the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, the school aims to uphold a legacy of advocacy and community empowerment. The campus serves a diverse student population, providing foundational education within the urban Dallas landscape while utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the broader DISD system.

The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, student engagement, and social development. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. For those seeking specific information regarding current academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, the school maintains an official presence through the Dallas ISD website, where stakeholders can access updates on school performance, faculty communications, and district-wide initiatives.

For more information, contact MARIA MORENO EL at (972) 502-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.