JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD

www.dallasisd.org/lanier

627 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard is a specialized magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District that offers a unique curriculum blending rigorous academics with intensive arts integration. Serving students in the Oak Cliff community, the school is designed for children who thrive in creative environments, emphasizing a "vanguard" approach where the arts are used as a primary vehicle for learning. Students engage in specialized instruction in areas such as dance, drama, music, and visual arts, all while meeting state-mandated academic standards.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a holistic educational experience that encourages self-expression, critical thinking, and confidence. By integrating creative performance and artistic discovery into the daily schedule, Lanier aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for advanced academic programs in middle school and beyond. Its commitment to providing a high-quality arts education within a public school framework makes it a popular choice for families seeking an alternative, enrichment-focused learning environment in Dallas.

627

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	478
Black	80
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

Hispanic
478 (76.2 %)
Black
80 (12.8 %)
White
54 (8.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (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)794-4400
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/lanier
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 25

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	92
Grade 6	96
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JESUS MOROLES EXPRESSIVE ARTS VANGUARD
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	336	53.6%
Male	291	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)