Dunn Elementary

Summary:

Dunn Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 607 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunn Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with STAAR test scores generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 2,238 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3,270 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, male, and gifted and talented students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.

Nearby schools, such as Duff Elementary, Little Elementary, and Key Elementary, as well as the Arlington Classics Academy charter school, outperform Dunn Elementary across all academic metrics, with significantly higher STAAR test scores and higher ratings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2201 Woodside Dr
       Arlington, TX  76013-5499


(682) 867-3200

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3270th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,035 Help


Students who attend Dunn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bailey J H
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.8%
African American:
30.7%
White:
28.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dunn Elementary ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dunn Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.8%), African American (30.7%), White (28.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunn Elementary is 13.6, which is the 24th best among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunn Elementary is $10,035. 30 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunn Elementary 3270th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dunn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.49 2041st 3465 41.1%
2005 62.69 1387th 3475 60.1%
2006 61.98 1425th 3476 59.0%
2007 53.78 2026th 3724 45.6%
2008 51.02 2146th 3768 43.0%
2009 43.60 2562nd 3884 34.0%
2010 45.25 2574th 3937 34.6%
2011 44.90 2693rd 4095 34.2%
2012 49.89 2291st 4206 45.5%
2013 53.67 2091st 4221 50.5%
2014 42.69 2765th 4260 35.1%
2015 45.62 2566th 4320 40.6%
2016 53.26 2142nd 4286 50.0%
2017 52.04 1855th 4329 57.1%
2018 54.34 1764th 4359 59.5%
2019 46.75 2238th 4479 50.0%
2021 27.57 3340th 4578 27.0%
2022 28.84 3438th 4581 25.0%
2023 34.47 3125th 4647 32.8%
2024 32.67 3270th 4675 30.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.22 887th 1046 15.2%
2022 40.15 672nd 1004 33.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.60 389th 3226 87.9%
2019 56.42 1252nd 3333 62.4%
2021 61.79 920th 3446 73.3%
2022 50.03 1645th 3487 52.8%
2023 73.92 583rd 3556 83.6%
2024 47.00 1790th 3638 50.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.76 1597th 3558 55.1%
2019 43.78 1814th 3684 50.8%
2021 54.54 1189th 3799 68.7%
2022 39.34 2316th 3952 41.4%
2023 22.54 3635th 4086 11.0%
2024 24.33 3601st 4261 15.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.29 2210th 4264 48.2%
2019 49.57 2096th 4309 51.4%
2021 35.22 3039th 4451 31.7%
2022 27.28 3671st 4477 18.0%
2023 37.95 3026th 4521 33.1%
2024 40.35 2860th 4560 37.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 1897th 4306 55.9%
2019 46.44 2248th 4348 48.3%
2021 26.13 3442nd 4499 23.5%
2022 33.90 3170th 4561 30.5%
2023 37.51 2944th 4588 35.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.21 325th 3106 89.5%
2019 49.54 2044th 3184 35.8%
2021 23.14 2518th 3006 16.2%
2022 25.64 2593rd 2958 12.3%
2023 26.84 2614th 2980 12.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.38 2472nd 4240 41.7%
2019 33.56 3156th 4295 26.5%
2021 42.63 2371st 4331 45.3%
2022 34.94 3168th 4461 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 1745th 4319 59.6%
2019 49.45 2048th 4357 53.0%
2021 30.40 3156th 4498 29.8%
2022 25.00 3699th 4563 18.9%
2023 32.25 3239th 4585 29.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 1151st 2483 53.6%
2019 53.32 1006th 2515 60.0%
2021 22.47 2168th 2444 11.3%
2022 22.49 2128th 2421 12.1%
2023 22.53 2131st 2443 12.8%
2024 24.74 2054th 2421 15.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.28 2179th 4168 47.7%
2019 43.44 2408th 4188 42.5%
2021 23.66 3657th 4329 15.5%
2022 40.87 2699th 4376 38.3%
2023 48.51 2149th 4401 51.2%
2024 38.92 2822nd 4431 36.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dunn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.04 1311th 3127 58.1%
2019 41.99 1953rd 3142 37.8%
2021 28.70 2401st 3082 22.1%
2022 39.96 2035th 3082 34.0%
2023 44.91 1842nd 3106 40.7%
2024 33.25 2271st 3078 26.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Open Quote i have 2 kids that attend dunn and i think the school is great.i havent had any problems with them and my kids seems to be learning alot.thanks christine Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dunn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 775 51 22 30 1 n/a n/a 0 879
1989 797 58 19 36 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1990 799 57 31 39 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1991 827 76 22 32 4 n/a n/a 0 961
1992 776 82 23 45 4 n/a n/a 0 930
1993 751 76 32 43 4 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 673 79 37 29 6 n/a n/a 0 824
1995 615 97 20 45 9 n/a n/a 0 786
1996 615 97 20 45 9 n/a n/a 0 786
1997 598 103 24 41 10 n/a n/a 0 776
1998 601 110 20 45 9 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 566 111 25 42 10 n/a n/a 0 754
2000 567 131 25 56 7 n/a n/a 0 786
2001 555 146 27 66 4 n/a n/a 0 798
2002 511 170 26 77 4 n/a n/a 0 788
2003 511 170 26 77 4 n/a n/a 0 788
2004 474 162 33 89 2 n/a n/a 0 760
2005 427 127 37 89 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 387 147 36 93 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2007 358 133 30 85 6 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 342 141 35 89 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2009 309 147 35 89 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 288 154 37 86 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2011 286 129 33 91 2 0 20 0 561
2012 279 119 30 90 5 0 23 0 546
2013 273 133 21 103 5 0 21 0 556
2014 243 143 21 105 5 0 18 0 535
2015 235 141 20 103 5 1 20 0 525
2016 244 144 17 111 2 1 27 0 546
2017 232 149 21 129 1 2 30 0 564
2018 209 156 22 136 2 2 34 0 561
2019 205 153 22 142 1 2 31 0 556
2020 196 172 23 141 2 2 37 0 573
2021 167 154 29 154 5 2 28 0 539
2022 159 185 21 162 5 1 27 0 560
2023 177 197 23 176 4 0 30 0 607
2024 149 161 23 167 2 0 23 0 525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 879 40.0 21.9 n/a
1989 910 n/a n/a n/a
1990 926 46.0 20.1 n/a
1991 961 45.8 20.9 n/a
1992 930 45.5 20.4 6.9
1993 906 46.0 19.7 11.6
1994 824 45.9 18.0 9.3
1995 786 45.2 17.4 12.3
1996 786 45.2 17.4 12.3
1997 776 41.7 18.6 15.6
1998 785 45.0 17.4 14.5
1999 754 45.9 16.4 19.4
2000 786 48.5 16.2 21
2001 798 45.7 17.5 23.2
2002 788 46.0 17.1 30.2
2003 788 46.0 17.1 30.2
2004 760 45.6 16.7 38.7
2005 682 40.6 16.8 37.7
2006 664 39.2 16.9 43.8
2007 612 37.5 16.3 43.6
2008 607 38.6 15.7 45
2009 582 37.3 15.6 44.7
2010 566 38.5 14.6 46.8
2011 561 38.9 14.3 53.1
2012 546 36.6 14.8 56.4
2013 556 37.4 14.8 59.5
2014 535 36.2 14.7 59.1
2015 525 34.0 15.4 58.3
2016 546 34.0 16.0 59.3
2017 564 38.3 14.7 59.2
2018 561 37.9 14.7 53.7
2019 556 38.6 14.3 68.9
2020 573 40.8 14.0 62.1
2021 539 40.2 13.3 69.8
2022 560 37.8 14.7 67
2023 607 40.5 14.9 72.3
2024 525 38.3 13.6 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 879 40.0 21.9 n/a
1989 910 n/a n/a n/a
1990 926 46.0 20.1 n/a
1991 961 45.8 20.9 n/a
1992 930 45.5 20.4 6.9
1993 906 46.0 19.7 11.6
1994 824 45.9 18.0 9.3
1995 786 45.2 17.4 12.3
1996 786 45.2 17.4 12.3
1997 776 41.7 18.6 15.6
1998 785 45.0 17.4 14.5
1999 754 45.9 16.4 19.4
2000 786 48.5 16.2 21
2001 798 45.7 17.5 23.2
2002 788 46.0 17.1 30.2
2003 788 46.0 17.1 30.2
2004 760 45.6 16.7 38.7
2005 682 40.6 16.8 37.7
2006 664 39.2 16.9 43.8
2007 612 37.5 16.3 43.6
2008 607 38.6 15.7 45
2009 582 37.3 15.6 44.7
2010 566 38.5 14.6 46.8
2011 561 38.9 14.3 53.1
2012 546 36.6 14.8 56.4
2013 556 37.4 14.8 59.5
2014 535 36.2 14.7 59.1
2015 525 34.0 15.4 58.3
2016 546 34.0 16.0 59.3
2017 564 38.3 14.7 59.2
2018 561 37.9 14.7 53.7
2019 556 38.6 14.3 68.9
2020 573 40.8 14.0 62.1
2021 539 40.2 13.3 69.8
2022 560 37.8 14.7 67
2023 607 40.5 14.9 72.3
2024 525 38.3 13.6 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (10.3%) $8,832 (89.7%) $9,846
2020 $1,178 (12.6%) $8,198 (87.4%) $9,376
2021 $1,057 (10.5%) $8,978 (89.5%) $10,035

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2238th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3125th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dunn Elementary)4038
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunn Elementary)4022
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Dunn Elementary)3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunn Elementary)3348
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Dunn Elementary)4752
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunn Elementary)5732
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dunn Elementary)4534
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Dunn Elementary)3535
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dunn Elementary)7129
 42%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556607
 9.2%
African American153197
 28.8%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2223
 4.5%
Hispanic142176
 23.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White205177
 13.7%
Two or More Races3130
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%72.3%
 3.4%


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Dunn Elementary ranks 3270th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dunn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey J H
High : Arlington High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Dunn Elementary.

Students at Dunn Elementary are 32% Hispanic, 31% African American, 28% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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