Arcadia Park Elementary

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Arcadia Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 571 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arcadia Park Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with its students consistently underperforming compared to the district and state averages on STAAR tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.53% of 3rd-grade students at Arcadia Park were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 41.82% for the Dallas ISD and 48.85% for the state of Texas. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively strong results for English Language Learners but struggles with Gifted and Talented students. Arcadia Park's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, around 90%, likely contributes to these academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and lower educational outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools in the Dallas ISD district, such as Gabe P Allen New Technical Academy, Nancy J Cochran Elementary, and Celestino Mauricio Soto Junior Elementary, Arcadia Park Elementary generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level. However, one exception is Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary, which outperforms Arcadia Park and the district/state averages in several subject areas and grade levels. Despite spending more per student than the state average, Arcadia Park Elementary has not yet seen substantial improvements in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1300 N Justin Ave
       Dallas, TX  75211


(972) 502-5300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2362nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,855 Help


Students who attend Arcadia Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy
High:    Dr L G Pinkston Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.5%
African American:
7.5%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arcadia Park Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 54th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.5%), African American (7.5%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcadia Park Elementary is 15.6. 140 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcadia Park Elementary is $11,855. 114 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arcadia Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcadia Park Elementary 2362nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Arcadia Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arcadia Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.11 2934th 3465 15.3%
2005 41.20 2425th 3475 30.2%
2006 36.54 2620th 3476 24.6%
2007 19.42 3407th 3724 8.5%
2008 39.13 2714th 3768 28.0%
2009 43.54 2564th 3884 34.0%
2010 57.72 1913th 3937 51.4%
2011 51.59 2308th 4095 43.6%
2012 52.33 2129th 4206 49.4%
2013 63.38 1540th 4221 63.5%
2014 68.11 1299th 4260 69.5%
2015 49.91 2331st 4320 46.0%
2016 54.31 2095th 4286 51.1%
2017 61.95 1387th 4329 68.0%
2018 66.90 1162nd 4359 73.3%
2019 55.66 1728th 4479 61.4%
2021 38.69 2629th 4578 42.6%
2022 59.01 1652nd 4581 63.9%
2023 49.58 2210th 4647 52.4%
2024 46.74 2362nd 4675 49.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 275th 3226 91.5%
2019 70.82 609th 3333 81.7%
2021 55.87 1185th 3446 65.6%
2022 70.86 664th 3487 81.0%
2023 63.06 1003rd 3556 71.8%
2024 53.22 1494th 3638 58.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 1236th 3558 65.3%
2019 43.11 1866th 3684 49.3%
2021 64.40 743rd 3799 80.4%
2022 70.72 674th 3952 82.9%
2023 54.07 1404th 4086 65.6%
2024 37.76 2717th 4261 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.48 479th 4264 88.8%
2019 66.79 978th 4309 77.3%
2021 54.94 1688th 4451 62.1%
2022 69.96 905th 4477 79.8%
2023 62.25 1377th 4521 69.5%
2024 54.31 1897th 4560 58.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.90 1431st 4306 66.8%
2019 62.81 1341st 4348 69.2%
2021 41.80 2481st 4499 44.9%
2022 54.48 1871st 4561 59.0%
2023 44.73 2494th 4588 45.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.19 1494th 3106 51.9%
2019 41.58 2347th 3184 26.3%
2021 26.56 2428th 3006 19.2%
2022 32.83 2420th 2958 18.2%
2023 24.97 2649th 2980 11.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.71 433rd 4240 89.8%
2019 74.61 613th 4295 85.7%
2021 59.64 1228th 4331 71.6%
2022 76.06 575th 4461 87.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 944th 4319 78.1%
2019 50.32 1990th 4357 54.3%
2021 37.50 2708th 4498 39.8%
2022 62.97 1429th 4563 68.7%
2023 52.99 1962nd 4585 57.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.46 601st 2515 76.1%
2024 31.41 1815th 2421 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arcadia Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.70 676th 4168 83.8%
2019 63.69 1178th 4188 71.9%
2021 46.21 2175th 4329 49.8%
2022 67.71 1027th 4376 76.5%
2023 59.76 1491st 4401 66.1%
2024 54.17 1831st 4431 58.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Arcadia Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 98 2 0 348 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 86 2 0 352 4 n/a n/a 0 444
1991 99 2 0 436 3 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 104 9 0 446 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 111 4 1 464 4 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 101 3 0 483 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 87 4 2 494 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 87 4 2 494 5 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 64 6 2 512 6 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 45 5 2 504 4 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 50 9 3 499 5 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 43 4 0 535 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2001 42 6 0 541 4 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 34 3 0 545 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 34 3 0 545 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 37 2 0 566 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 24 12 0 623 1 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 17 20 0 698 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2007 13 23 0 691 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2008 14 25 0 711 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2009 10 30 0 735 1 n/a n/a 0 776
2010 16 19 0 766 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2011 15 38 0 746 2 0 0 0 801
2012 8 41 1 748 5 0 0 0 803
2013 6 21 1 669 6 0 0 0 703
2014 6 24 1 662 5 0 0 0 698
2015 11 22 1 669 3 0 0 0 706
2016 14 16 3 659 2 0 1 0 695
2017 13 18 2 590 2 1 1 0 627
2018 10 22 0 616 2 0 2 0 652
2019 12 26 0 656 3 0 3 0 700
2020 14 29 0 629 2 0 2 0 676
2021 9 39 0 570 2 0 2 0 622
2022 8 46 0 546 1 0 5 0 606
2023 12 30 0 520 4 0 5 0 571
2024 13 46 0 540 5 0 6 0 610

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 Arcadia Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 444 29.0 15.3 n/a
1991 540 29.1 18.5 n/a
1992 561 33.0 17.0 77.5
1993 584 31.0 18.8 90.4
1994 592 33.5 17.7 82.9
1995 592 31.0 19.1 84.6
1996 592 31.0 19.1 84.6
1997 590 31.7 18.6 82.5
1998 560 29.9 18.7 75.4
1999 566 24.7 22.9 88.2
2000 586 32.2 18.2 89.1
2001 593 34.2 17.3 90.4
2002 586 33.5 17.5 90.6
2003 586 33.5 17.5 90.6
2004 606 34.0 17.8 94.1
2005 660 35.9 18.4 95.2
2006 736 39.9 18.4 92.7
2007 728 40.0 18.2 94.8
2008 751 43.0 17.5 96.5
2009 776 44.0 17.6 96
2010 802 44.3 18.1 96
2011 801 44.3 18.0 97
2012 803 46.0 17.4 96.5
2013 703 41.0 17.1 96.9
2014 698 42.5 16.4 96.8
2015 706 42.0 16.8 89.8
2016 695 41.0 16.9 93.8
2017 627 42.0 14.9 96.3
2018 652 39.0 16.7 96.6
2019 700 44.0 15.9 90.6
2020 676 41.0 16.4 91.9
2021 622 38.0 16.3 90.5
2022 606 39.6 15.2 91.4
2023 571 36.0 15.8 90.7
2024 610 39.0 15.6 91.6

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 Arcadia Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 444 29.0 15.3 n/a
1991 540 29.1 18.5 n/a
1992 561 33.0 17.0 77.5
1993 584 31.0 18.8 90.4
1994 592 33.5 17.7 82.9
1995 592 31.0 19.1 84.6
1996 592 31.0 19.1 84.6
1997 590 31.7 18.6 82.5
1998 560 29.9 18.7 75.4
1999 566 24.7 22.9 88.2
2000 586 32.2 18.2 89.1
2001 593 34.2 17.3 90.4
2002 586 33.5 17.5 90.6
2003 586 33.5 17.5 90.6
2004 606 34.0 17.8 94.1
2005 660 35.9 18.4 95.2
2006 736 39.9 18.4 92.7
2007 728 40.0 18.2 94.8
2008 751 43.0 17.5 96.5
2009 776 44.0 17.6 96
2010 802 44.3 18.1 96
2011 801 44.3 18.0 97
2012 803 46.0 17.4 96.5
2013 703 41.0 17.1 96.9
2014 698 42.5 16.4 96.8
2015 706 42.0 16.8 89.8
2016 695 41.0 16.9 93.8
2017 627 42.0 14.9 96.3
2018 652 39.0 16.7 96.6
2019 700 44.0 15.9 90.6
2020 676 41.0 16.4 91.9
2021 622 38.0 16.3 90.5
2022 606 39.6 15.2 91.4
2023 571 36.0 15.8 90.7
2024 610 39.0 15.6 91.6

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 Arcadia Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,583 (15.6%) $8,566 (84.4%) $10,149
2020 $2,001 (18.4%) $8,858 (81.6%) $10,859
2021 $1,379 (11.6%) $10,477 (88.4%) $11,855

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcadia Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1728th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2210th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Arcadia Park Elementary)3734
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Park Elementary)3632
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arcadia Park Elementary)2914
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Arcadia Park Elementary)4437
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Park Elementary)7456
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Arcadia Park Elementary)4428
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Arcadia Park Elementary)3933
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Park Elementary)6156
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Arcadia Park Elementary)7445
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Arcadia Park Elementary)2841
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arcadia Park Elementary)5164
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700571
 18.4%
African American2630
 15.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic656520
 20.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1212
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.6%90.7%
 0.1%


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Students at Arcadia Park Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 610 students attended Arcadia Park Elementary.

Arcadia Park Elementary ranks 2362nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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