At a glance
Reported students
746
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Jose 'Joe' May El: 746 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.2:1 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
- 745
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Jose 'Joe' May El
Jose 'Joe' May 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 746 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (91%) and Black (6.2%). English learners represent 68.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 Jose 'Joe' May El
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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 1.98 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
- 68.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.98
- 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
- White0.8%
- Hispanic91%
- Black6.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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.
J N Ervin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
743 reported students
Julian T Saldivar El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
755 reported students
Seagoville El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
733 reported students
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
769 reported students
Ebby Halliday El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
722 reported students
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
720 reported students
Public schools near Jose 'Joe' May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David G Burnet El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 631 | 0.4 mi |
| Julian T Saldivar El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 755 | 0.5 mi |
| Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Md El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 528 | 0.8 mi |
| Uplift Triumph Prep PS Elementary · Charter · Uplift Education | PK–05 | 480 | 1.1 mi |
| F P Caillet El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 552 | 1.1 mi |
| Stephen C Foster El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 604 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jose 'Joe' May El
What grades does Jose 'Joe' May El serve?
Jose 'Joe' May 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 Jose 'Joe' May El?
Jose 'Joe' May El reported 746 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 745 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jose 'Joe' May El?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 746 students and 46 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 Jose 'Joe' May El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jose 'Joe' May 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 Jose 'Joe' May El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.3% 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 Jose 'Joe' May El in?
Jose 'Joe' May 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 Jose 'Joe' May El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include David G Burnet El (0.4 mi), Julian T Saldivar El (0.5 mi), Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa Md El (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.