ARMSTRONG EL

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

**Armstrong Elementary School**, located in the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) in Dallas, Texas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–4. Situated in the heart of the University Park community, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and high level of parental involvement. It consistently earns top ratings for student achievement and is widely considered a cornerstone of the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Armstrong Elementary places a significant emphasis on building a supportive school culture and fostering a sense of community among students and families. The school benefits from active support through its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and local community partnerships, which help provide enrichment opportunities, extracurricular activities, and resources that enhance the overall educational experience. Its location on Cornell Avenue places it within a stable, historic residential area, contributing to the school’s reputation as a close-knit, high-performing academic environment.

409

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARMSTRONG EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Asian	28
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.3 %)
Asian
28 (6.8 %)
Two or More
25 (6.1 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
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:	HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Phone:	(214)780-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 82