At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
George Peabody El: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about George Peabody El
George Peabody 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 318 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 (90.6%) and White (3.8%). English learners represent 51.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. 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 George Peabody El
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 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
- 51.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.7%
- 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
- White3.8%
- Hispanic90.6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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.
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Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
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Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
L O Donald El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Lida Hooe El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
Buckner Terrace Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–06
307 reported students
Thomas Tolbert El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
335 reported students
Public schools near George Peabody 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arturo Salazar El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 424 | 0.7 mi |
| Anson Jones El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 539 | 0.7 mi |
| Lida Hooe El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 310 | 0.9 mi |
| Louise Wolff Kahn El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 533 | 0.9 mi |
| Golden Rule Elementary · Charter · Golden Rule Charter School | PK–05 | 99 | 1 mi |
| Leila P Cowart El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 515 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Peabody El
What grades does George Peabody El serve?
George Peabody 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 George Peabody El?
George Peabody El reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 358 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Peabody El?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 318 students and 20.5 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 George Peabody El a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Peabody 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 George Peabody El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.7% 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 George Peabody El in?
George Peabody 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 George Peabody El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arturo Salazar El (0.7 mi), Anson Jones El (0.7 mi), Lida Hooe El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.