Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, J P Starks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J P Starks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J P Starks Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J P Starks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J P Starks Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
59%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J P Starks Elementary School's ranking?
J P Starks Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J P Starks Elementary School?
225 students attend J P Starks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of J P Starks Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J P Starks Elementary School?
J P Starks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J P Starks Elementary School offer ?
J P Starks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is J P Starks Elementary School part of?
J P Starks Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is J P Starks Elementary School located?
J P Starks Elementary School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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