MARCUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/marcus

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herbert Marcus Elementary School, located in the Northaven area of Dallas, Texas, is a public school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the early stages of their education. As part of the larger Dallas ISD framework, the school aims to foster an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social and emotional skills necessary for future academic success.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to support student growth. By utilizing district-wide resources and pedagogical strategies, Herbert Marcus Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of curiosity and academic excellence. Families interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, such as bilingual education or extracurricular activities, can find up-to-date information through the official Dallas ISD website or by contacting the school’s administration directly.

644

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARCUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	623
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	7

Hispanic
623 (96.7 %)
White
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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)794-2900
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/marcus
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
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 76

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 88