WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/walnuthill

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Walnut Hill Elementary School, located on Midway Road in Dallas, is a dedicated campus within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school serves a diverse student population in the Preston Hollow/North Dallas area and is known for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a supportive learning environment for young students. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core curriculum, Walnut Hill Elementary is recognized for its resiliency and connection to the surrounding neighborhood. Following significant community challenges in recent years, the school has remained a focal point for local families, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and academic excellence. With access to the resources and initiatives provided by Dallas ISD, the school continues to strive toward preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community.

516

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	439
Black	25
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
439 (85.1%)
White
39 (7.6%)
Black
25 (4.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)502-7800
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/walnuthill
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 76

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	53
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	50.8%
Male	254	49.2%

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