J P STARKS EL

www.dallasisd.org/starks

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

J.P. Starks Elementary School, located on Tips Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational primary education with a focus on academic development and student engagement. As a public institution within the district, it follows the state-mandated curriculum while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging district resources and community involvement, J.P. Starks aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and educational excellence. Families looking for specific details regarding school policies, extracurricular programs, or campus events can find updated information through the official Dallas ISD website.

255

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J P STARKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	116
Black	120
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
120 (47.1%)
Hispanic
116 (45.5%)
Two or More
10 (3.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)502-8800
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/starks
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 31

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J P STARKS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	28
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	10
Grade 8	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J P STARKS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	47.1%
Male	135	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)