At a glance
Reported students
392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Bayles El: 392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 392
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Bayles El
Bayles El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 392 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.6%) and Black (17.3%). English learners represent 50.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bayles El
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 50.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic77.6%
- Black17.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas L Marsalis El STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Gabe P Allen New Tech Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
395 reported students
Daniel Webster El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
William Lipscomb El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
398 reported students
John Q Adams El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
399 reported students
Public schools near Bayles El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S S Conner El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 557 | 0.8 mi |
| Alex Sanger Preparatory School Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–08 | 769 | 0.9 mi |
| Uplift White Rock Hills Prep PS Elementary · Charter · Uplift Education | PK–05 | 640 | 1 mi |
| Buckner Terrace Montessori Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 307 | 1.1 mi |
| Frank Guzick El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 680 | 1.4 mi |
| Eduardo Mata Montessori School Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–08 | 720 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bayles El
What grades does Bayles El serve?
Bayles El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend Bayles El?
Bayles El reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 392 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bayles El?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 392 students and 28.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bayles El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bayles El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bayles El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bayles El in?
Bayles El is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bayles El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include S S Conner El (0.8 mi), Alex Sanger Preparatory School (0.9 mi), Uplift White Rock Hills Prep PS (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.