Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arturo Salazar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arturo Salazar Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Arturo Salazar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arturo Salazar Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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 Arturo Salazar Elementary School's ranking?
Arturo Salazar Elementary School is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Arturo Salazar Elementary School often compared to?
Arturo Salazar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald E Mcnair Elementary School, Thomas Tolbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Arturo Salazar Elementary School?
400 students attend Arturo Salazar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Arturo Salazar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arturo Salazar Elementary School?
Arturo Salazar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arturo Salazar Elementary School offer ?
Arturo Salazar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arturo Salazar Elementary School part of?
Arturo Salazar Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Arturo Salazar Elementary School located?
Arturo Salazar Elementary School is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
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