JOSE 'JOE' MAY EL

www.dallasisd.org/joemay

732 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jose "Joe" May Elementary School is a public school located in the Northwest Dallas area, operating within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school serves a diverse student population, primarily focusing on early childhood through fifth-grade education. It is situated in the 75220 zip code, a neighborhood characterized by a strong sense of community and a significant percentage of families for whom English is a second language, leading the school to often prioritize bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to ensure academic accessibility.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, striving to meet the state’s rigorous educational standards while providing social and emotional support to its students. As part of the larger Dallas ISD framework, Jose May Elementary typically implements district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement through technology and extracurricular activities. The school acts as a vital hub for the local community, fostering partnerships with parents and neighborhood stakeholders to support the development and well-being of its young learners.

732

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSE 'JOE' MAY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	679
Black	37
Two or More	5
American Indian	6

Hispanic
679 (92.8 %)
Black
37 (5.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
White
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)

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)749-4800
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/joemay
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	727
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 104

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOSE 'JOE' MAY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	104
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	93
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOSE 'JOE' MAY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	48.8%
Male	375	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)