PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER

School Overview
Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center, located in the Fair Park area of Dallas, Texas, is an elementary school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is named in honor of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a prominent African American poet, novelist, and playwright, reflecting the institution's commitment to cultural heritage and academic excellence. Serving a diverse student population, the learning center focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and character development. As part of the Dallas ISD network, the campus benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement through technology and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and community involvement, Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center strives to be a cornerstone of academic achievement for the families it serves in the 75210 zip code.
608
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic204
Black367
Two or More25
American Indian4
  • Black
    367 (60.4%)
  • Hispanic
    204 (33.6%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.1%)
  • White
    8 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7%)
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)794-6600
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/dunbar
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 598
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 79
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 100
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten79
Kindergarten85
Grade 197
Grade 286
Grade 3100
Grade 488
Grade 573
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PAUL L DUNBAR LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30950.8%
Male29949.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)