HYER EL

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

**Hyer Elementary School**, located in the University Park neighborhood of Dallas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades PK–4 as part of the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD). Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school consistently receives top ratings for its high standards of instruction and student performance. It is deeply embedded in the "Park Cities" area, a community characterized by significant parental involvement and a strong emphasis on educational excellence.

The school is well-regarded for providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with enrichment programs. As an HPISD school, Hyer benefits from the district's reputation for having some of the highest-achieving students in the state of Texas. Beyond the classroom, the school is noted for its active PTA and a supportive culture, which contributes to a robust campus environment that prioritizes both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.

485

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HYER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	23
American Indian	6

White
407 (83.9%)
Hispanic
36 (7.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.7%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

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:	HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Phone:	(214)780-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 38

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 81