At a glance
Reported students
324
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
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
L O Donald El: 324 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.7:1 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
- 322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about L O Donald El
L O Donald 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 324 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 12.7:1, below 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 (93.5%) and White (3.4%). English learners represent 60.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. 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 L O Donald El
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.6 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
- 60.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- 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
- White3.4%
- Hispanic93.5%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
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Public schools near L O Donald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rule Elementary · Charter · Golden Rule Charter School | PK–05 | 99 | 0.5 mi |
| Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 444 | 0.5 mi |
| Anson Jones El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 539 | 0.7 mi |
| Hall Personalized Learning Academy at Oak Cliff Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 443 | 0.8 mi |
| Leila P Cowart El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 515 | 1 mi |
| Arturo Salazar El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 424 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about L O Donald El
What grades does L O Donald El serve?
L O Donald 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 L O Donald El?
L O Donald El reported 324 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 322 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at L O Donald El?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 324 students and 25.6 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 L O Donald El a public, charter, or magnet school?
L O Donald 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 L O Donald El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.7% 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 L O Donald El in?
L O Donald 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 L O Donald El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Golden Rule (0.5 mi), Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr El (0.5 mi), Anson Jones El (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.