GEORGE PEABODY EL

www.dallasisd.org/peabody

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

George Peabody Elementary School is a public school located in the Kessler Park/Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and is situated in a historic neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes foundational academic growth and provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to support the development of its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the specific needs of students in the 75211 zip code. By leveraging the resources provided by the Dallas Independent School District, George Peabody Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success through a curriculum balanced between core academics and social-emotional learning. For the most current information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or school performance data, families are encouraged to visit the official district website or contact the school’s main office directly.

359

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE PEABODY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	346
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
346 (96.4 %)
White
8 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-5200
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/peabody
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE PEABODY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE PEABODY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	48.7%
Male	184	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)