JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL
JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUNCANVILLE ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 588 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
James R. Bilhartz Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is named in honor of James R. Bilhartz Jr., reflecting the district's tradition of commemorating individuals who have made contributions to the community. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a foundational educational hub for families in the 75236 zip code, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth for children in the early stages of their education.
Like many schools within Dallas ISD, Bilhartz Elementary aims to provide a structured learning environment that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically offers a standard curriculum enriched by various district initiatives designed to support student achievement, including programs for bilingual education, special education, and extracurricular activities. By fostering a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL at (972) 708-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75236
(972) 708-6600
JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 588 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUNCANVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 588
- Teachers:
- 37.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 588 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.1%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- White
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.