JOHN W CARPENTER EL

www.dallasisd.org/carpenter

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John W. Carpenter Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Situated on Tosca Lane, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, providing elementary education with a focus on developing core literacy, mathematics, and social skills in a supportive classroom environment.

As a member of the Dallas ISD network, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a digital presence through the official district website, which serves as a resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and campus-specific initiatives.

208

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN W CARPENTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	139
Black	55
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
139 (66.8%)
Black
55 (26.4%)
White
9 (4.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-6000
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/carpenter
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 30

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN W CARPENTER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN W CARPENTER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	42.8%
Male	119	57.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)