JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

James R. Bilhartz Jr. 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 James R. Bilhartz Jr., reflecting the district's tradition of commemorating individuals who have made contributions to the community. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a foundational educational hub for families in the 75236 zip code, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth for children in the early stages of their education.

Like many schools within Dallas ISD, Bilhartz Elementary aims to provide a structured learning environment that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically offers a standard curriculum enriched by various district initiatives designed to support student achievement, including programs for bilingual education, special education, and extracurricular activities. By fostering a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

532

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES R BILHARTZ JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	340
Black	159
Asian	4
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
340 (63.9 %)
Black
159 (29.9 %)
White
17 (3.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 86

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 98