Serving 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kleberg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kleberg Elementary School's student population of 816 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kleberg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kleberg Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#5662 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kleberg Elementary School's ranking?
Kleberg Elementary School is ranked #5662 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kleberg Elementary School?
816 students attend Kleberg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kleberg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kleberg Elementary School?
Kleberg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kleberg Elementary School offer ?
Kleberg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kleberg Elementary School part of?
Kleberg Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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