THOMAS L MARSALIS EL STEAM ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/marsalis

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas L. Marsalis 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 Thomas L. Marsalis, a prominent 19th-century developer who played a significant role in the early expansion and development of the Oak Cliff neighborhood. As a campus within the district, it focuses on providing core academic instruction aligned with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its local community.

The school operates with a commitment to the mission of Dallas ISD, emphasizing student achievement, character development, and preparation for future academic success. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and district-provided resources, Marsalis Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about specific campus programs, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [dallasisd.org/marsalis](http://www.dallasisd.org/marsalis).

444

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS L MARSALIS EL STEAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	101
Black	337
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Black
337 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
101 (22.7 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)749-3500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/marsalis
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 70

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOMAS L MARSALIS EL STEAM ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOMAS L MARSALIS EL STEAM ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	51.4%
Male	216	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)