Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otto M Fridia 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otto M Fridia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Otto M Fridia Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otto M Fridia 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 Otto M Fridia Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#5561 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
73%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otto M Fridia Elementary School's ranking?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School is ranked #5561 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Otto M Fridia Elementary School often compared to?
Otto M Fridia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Charter Academy, J N Ervin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Otto M Fridia Elementary School?
177 students attend Otto M Fridia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Otto M Fridia Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otto M Fridia Elementary School?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otto M Fridia Elementary School offer ?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Otto M Fridia Elementary School part of?
Otto M Fridia Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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