DUNAWAY EL

www.wisd.org

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dunaway Elementary School is a public school located in Waxahachie, Texas, and operates as part of the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The school serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational education within a supportive, community-oriented environment. As part of a growing district, Dunaway Elementary emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Waxahachie ISD, which is known for its commitment to both traditional academic excellence and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, campus initiatives, or current academic programs can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at [www.wisd.org](http://www.wisd.org). The school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive learning atmosphere.

454

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNAWAY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	270
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
270 (59.5 %)
White
147 (32.4 %)
Black
21 (4.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
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:	WAXAHACHIE ISD
Phone:	(972)923-4646
Website:	http://www.wisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 1

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 81