ANSON JONES EL

www.dallasisd.org/jones

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Anson Jones Elementary School is a public school located in the Kessler Plaza neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is named after Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. The campus is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-grade students.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By leveraging the resources of Dallas ISD, Anson Jones Elementary offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school maintains an active presence through the official Dallas ISD website.

539

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANSON JONES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	508
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
508 (94.2%)
Black
15 (2.8%)
White
6 (1.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)794-4700
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/jones
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 75

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANSON JONES EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANSON JONES EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	45.1%
Male	296	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

GOLDEN RULE

GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 99 Students

622 SUNNYSIDE AVE
DALLAS, TX 75211 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th