DUNN EL

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dunn Elementary School, located in Arlington, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). It is situated in the southwestern part of Arlington and typically serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on foundational academics and social development. As part of the AISD, the school follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating technology and extracurricular activities to support well-rounded student growth.

The school is well-integrated into the local neighborhood, and like many institutions in the district, it places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement. Dunn Elementary benefits from the resources and support services provided by the Arlington school district, including specialized programs for student success. Parents and community members generally view the school as a key fixture in the area, committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children to prepare them for their future academic careers.

507

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	150
Black	161
Asian	22
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Black
161 (31.8%)
Hispanic
150 (29.6%)
White
143 (28.2%)
Two or More
29 (5.7%)
Asian
22 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-3200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 62

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 73