OTTO M FRIDIA EL

www.dallasisd.org/rlthornton

212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R.L. Thornton 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 (DISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Dallas ISD, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum focused on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development.

The school community at R.L. Thornton places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. With its location on Old Ox Road, the campus serves as a central hub for students in the 75241 zip code, promoting inclusivity and school spirit. Parents and stakeholders looking for specific information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular programs, or campus initiatives can find the most up-to-date details through the official Dallas ISD website linked above.

212

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OTTO M FRIDIA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	34
Black	160
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Black
160 (75.5%)
Hispanic
34 (16.0%)
Two or More
14 (6.6%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)
White
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)794-8000
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/rlthornton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 29

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OTTO M FRIDIA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OTTO M FRIDIA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	100	47.2%
Male	112	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)