T G TERRY EL

www.dallasisd.org/terry

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

T.G. Terry Elementary School is a public school located in the Red Bird area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a large urban district, T.G. Terry benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of DISD while working to foster a supportive, neighborhood-centered learning environment for its diverse student population.

The school focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state standards and fostering a culture of high expectations. Parents and community members can find information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and campus initiatives through the official Dallas ISD website. By prioritizing consistent instruction and school spirit, T.G. Terry Elementary strives to remain an integral part of the local Dallas community, helping students develop the essential skills needed for their future academic journeys.

352

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T G TERRY EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	259
Black	88
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
259 (73.6%)
Black
88 (25.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)749-3200
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/terry
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 70

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45