ESPERANZA MEDRANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ESPERANZA MEDRANO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 398 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, ESPERANZA MEDRANO 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.

ESPERANZA MEDRANO ELementary School, located in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, Texas, is a public school serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is named in honor of Esperanza "Hope" Medrano, a dedicated local activist and community leader who fought for the rights and representation of the Hispanic community in Dallas. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in this legacy of advocacy, aiming to foster an environment of empowerment, cultural pride, and academic excellence for its diverse student population.

As part of the DISD network, the school offers a standard curriculum enriched by various district initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting student development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often characterized by strong community involvement and programs designed to engage both students and their families. Through its commitment to high academic standards and holistic student support, ESPERANZA MEDRANO ELementary seeks to prepare its pupils for success in middle school and beyond, serving as a vital educational anchor for the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact ESPERANZA MEDRANO EL at (972) 794-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.