PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center, located in the Fair Park area of Dallas, Texas, is an elementary school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is named in honor of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a prominent African American poet, novelist, and playwright, reflecting the institution's commitment to cultural heritage and academic excellence. Serving a diverse student population, the learning center focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and character development. As part of the Dallas ISD network, the campus benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement through technology and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and community involvement, Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center strives to be a cornerstone of academic achievement for the families it serves in the 75210 zip code.
531
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
113.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic154
Black352
Asian1
Two or More15
American Indian3
  • Black
    352 (66.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    154 (29.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.8 %)
  • White
    6 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    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)794-6600
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/dunbar
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 598
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 76
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten76
Kindergarten79
Grade 181
Grade 281
Grade 387
Grade 464
Grade 563
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26750.3%
Male26449.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)