At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Esperanza Medrano El: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14:1 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Esperanza Medrano El
Esperanza Medrano El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 349 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, 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 (72.5%) and Black (19.8%). English learners represent 52.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 Esperanza Medrano El
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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
- 52.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.3%
- 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
- White1.7%
- Hispanic72.5%
- Black19.8%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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.
Bishop Arts STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
T G Terry El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
352 reported students
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez El
Elementary · Grades PK–08
346 reported students
John F Peeler El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
Maria Moreno STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–07
341 reported students
Public schools near Esperanza Medrano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized Learning Prep at Jw Ray Lrng Center Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–08 | 250 | 0.8 mi |
| Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–08 | 346 | 1 mi |
| Maple Lawn El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 511 | 1.2 mi |
| Biomedical Preparatory at Ut Southwestern Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–04 | 213 | 1.6 mi |
| Lorenzo de Zavala El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 369 | 2 mi |
| C F Carr El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 259 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Medrano El
What grades does Esperanza Medrano El serve?
Esperanza Medrano El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend Esperanza Medrano El?
Esperanza Medrano El reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Esperanza Medrano El?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 349 students and 25 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 Esperanza Medrano El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Esperanza Medrano 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 Esperanza Medrano El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.3% 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 Esperanza Medrano El in?
Esperanza Medrano 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 Esperanza Medrano El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Personalized Learning Prep at Jw Ray Lrng Center (0.8 mi), Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez El (1 mi), Maple Lawn El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.