DYESS EL

www.abileneisd.org

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dyess Elementary is a public school located in Abilene, Texas, and serves as part of the Abilene Independent School District. Situated at 402 Delaware, the school is uniquely positioned to serve the families of the Dyess Air Force Base community, playing a central role in supporting the children of military personnel. Because of this connection, the school is known for fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of military-connected students, emphasizing resilience, adaptability, and academic consistency.

As an institution within the Abilene ISD, Dyess Elementary is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school utilizes the district’s broader curriculum standards while maintaining a culture of community and inclusion. Parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, campus initiatives, and district policies by visiting the official Abilene ISD website at [http://www.abileneisd.org](http://www.abileneisd.org).

621

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DYESS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	210
Black	77
Asian	8
Two or More	64
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
254 (40.9%)
Hispanic
210 (33.8%)
Black
77 (12.4%)
Two or More
64 (10.3%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABILENE ISD
Phone:	(325)690-3795
Website:	http://www.abileneisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 78