DUNAWAY EL

WAXAHACHIE ISD
600 S HWY 77
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
525 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Dunaway Elementary School is a public school located in Waxahachie, Texas, and operates as part of the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The school serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundational education within a supportive, community-oriented environment. As part of a growing district, Dunaway Elementary emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement to prepare its young learners for success in higher grade levels.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Waxahachie ISD, which is known for its commitment to both traditional academic excellence and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, campus initiatives, or current academic programs can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at [www.wisd.org](http://www.wisd.org). The school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive learning atmosphere.
525
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    358 (68.2%)
  • White
    136 (25.9%)
  • Black
    21 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    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: WAXAHACHIE ISD
Phone: (972)923-4646
Website: http://www.wisd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* 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
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 79
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 105
Grade 5 84
Gender Ratio
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