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George W Truett Elementary School

1811 Gross Rd
Dallas, TX 75228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 950 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George W Truett 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 97% 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: 950 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George W Truett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

George W Truett Elementary School's student population of 950 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
950 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

George W Truett 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 George W Truett Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4153 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
48%
44%
43%
51%
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George W Truett Elementary School's ranking?
George W Truett Elementary School is ranked #4153 out of 8,096 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George W Truett Elementary School?
950 students attend George W Truett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George W Truett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George W Truett Elementary School?
George W Truett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George W Truett Elementary School offer ?
George W Truett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George W Truett Elementary School part of?
George W Truett Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is George W Truett Elementary School located?
George W Truett Elementary School is located in the Big Town Estates neighborhood of Dallas, TX.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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