Arturo Salazar Elementary

Summary:

Arturo Salazar Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 409, predominantly Hispanic. The school faces significant challenges, with student performance on STAAR tests consistently below the district and state averages, and its statewide ranking dropping in recent years.

Arturo Salazar Elementary has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 88% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance, which is particularly pronounced in special education and gifted and talented student groups. Interestingly, nearby schools like George Peabody Elementary, Lida Hooe Elementary, and Maria Moreno STEAM Academy, which serve similar student populations, generally perform better on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings.

To improve outcomes, Arturo Salazar Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of its student population, particularly in reading and math. Exploring best practices from the higher-performing nearby schools, as well as strengthening the school's programs and support for special education and gifted and talented students, could be crucial steps in helping Arturo Salazar Elementary improve its academic performance and better serve its community. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 could also be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1120 S Ravinia Dr
       Dallas, TX  75211


(972) 502-1800

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2819th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,787 Help


Students who attend Arturo Salazar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    L V Stockard Middle
High:    Moises E Molina High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
White:
1.8%
African American:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arturo Salazar Elementary ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 66th 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 39.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), White (1.8%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arturo Salazar Elementary is 12.4, which is the 41st best among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arturo Salazar Elementary is $12,787, which is the 74th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arturo Salazar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arturo Salazar Elementary 2819th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Arturo Salazar Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Arturo Salazar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 30.69 3046th 3724 18.2%
2008 40.12 2661st 3768 29.4%
2009 44.42 2523rd 3884 35.0%
2010 37.80 2937th 3937 25.4%
2011 29.87 3400th 4095 17.0%
2012 39.14 2932nd 4206 30.3%
2013 47.16 2457th 4221 41.8%
2014 58.10 1876th 4260 56.0%
2015 63.56 1585th 4320 63.3%
2016 63.79 1583rd 4286 63.1%
2017 56.31 1650th 4329 61.9%
2018 59.15 1527th 4359 65.0%
2019 53.02 1869th 4479 58.3%
2021 49.80 2045th 4578 55.3%
2022 37.76 2877th 4581 37.2%
2023 43.01 2607th 4647 43.9%
2024 39.83 2819th 4675 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.09 576th 3226 82.1%
2019 53.68 1382nd 3333 58.5%
2021 71.19 574th 3446 83.3%
2022 52.16 1517th 3487 56.5%
2023 48.88 1738th 3556 51.1%
2024 39.80 2214th 3638 39.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 1199th 3558 66.3%
2019 46.53 1633rd 3684 55.7%
2021 30.32 2781st 3799 26.8%
2022 14.34 3871st 3952 2.0%
2023 22.82 3615th 4086 11.5%
2024 25.09 3564th 4261 16.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.41 697th 4264 83.7%
2019 64.53 1091st 4309 74.7%
2021 61.35 1323rd 4451 70.3%
2022 49.74 2165th 4477 51.6%
2023 53.62 1936th 4521 57.2%
2024 50.18 2175th 4560 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.56 1516th 4306 64.8%
2019 49.10 2114th 4348 51.4%
2021 39.48 2605th 4499 42.1%
2022 45.31 2445th 4561 46.4%
2023 46.46 2389th 4588 47.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.40 1772nd 3106 42.9%
2019 54.19 1837th 3184 42.3%
2021 54.32 1611th 3006 46.4%
2022 37.46 2287th 2958 22.7%
2023 26.62 2618th 2980 12.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.10 657th 4240 84.5%
2019 65.98 1003rd 4295 76.6%
2021 75.65 510th 4331 88.2%
2022 55.47 1720th 4461 61.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 1617th 4319 62.6%
2019 56.63 1620th 4357 62.8%
2021 57.24 1625th 4498 63.9%
2022 32.33 3255th 4563 28.7%
2023 41.11 2698th 4585 41.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arturo Salazar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.68 1081st 4168 74.1%
2019 59.69 1403rd 4188 66.5%
2021 57.62 1475th 4329 65.9%
2022 44.53 2479th 4376 43.4%
2023 50.78 2014th 4401 54.2%
2024 44.83 2434th 4431 45.1%
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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.

Arturo Salazar Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Arturo Salazar Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 4 5 1 768 3 n/a n/a 0 781
2008 5 11 1 825 3 n/a n/a 0 845
2009 8 17 1 813 2 n/a n/a 0 841
2010 9 13 1 863 2 n/a n/a 0 888
2011 7 9 0 893 2 0 2 0 913
2012 6 12 0 873 3 0 1 0 895
2013 12 7 0 723 3 0 0 0 745
2014 9 2 1 735 1 0 1 0 749
2015 6 3 0 652 2 0 0 0 663
2016 6 6 0 620 2 0 0 0 634
2017 5 2 0 621 2 0 0 0 630
2018 3 3 0 605 2 0 1 0 614
2019 4 4 0 548 1 0 0 0 557
2020 5 8 0 499 0 0 0 0 512
2021 3 3 0 460 0 0 0 0 466
2022 5 2 0 424 0 0 0 0 431
2023 4 0 0 405 0 0 0 0 409
2024 7 4 0 389 0 0 0 0 400

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

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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 Arturo Salazar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 781 44.5 17.6 90.9
2008 845 49.5 17.1 91.4
2009 841 48.5 17.3 94.1
2010 888 48.5 18.3 93.7
2011 913 48.5 18.8 93.9
2012 895 47.0 19.0 94.7
2013 745 44.0 16.9 96.2
2014 749 42.5 17.6 97.3
2015 663 43.0 15.4 94.6
2016 634 43.0 14.7 94
2017 630 40.5 15.5 94.9
2018 614 38.7 15.8 92.8
2019 557 36.0 15.4 90.3
2020 512 33.2 15.4 90.6
2021 466 34.2 13.6 90.6
2022 431 30.5 14.1 93
2023 409 28.2 14.5 88.5
2024 400 32.2 12.4 96

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 Arturo Salazar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 781 44.5 17.6 90.9
2008 845 49.5 17.1 91.4
2009 841 48.5 17.3 94.1
2010 888 48.5 18.3 93.7
2011 913 48.5 18.8 93.9
2012 895 47.0 19.0 94.7
2013 745 44.0 16.9 96.2
2014 749 42.5 17.6 97.3
2015 663 43.0 15.4 94.6
2016 634 43.0 14.7 94
2017 630 40.5 15.5 94.9
2018 614 38.7 15.8 92.8
2019 557 36.0 15.4 90.3
2020 512 33.2 15.4 90.6
2021 466 34.2 13.6 90.6
2022 431 30.5 14.1 93
2023 409 28.2 14.5 88.5
2024 400 32.2 12.4 96

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 Arturo Salazar Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,610 (16.0%) $8,458 (84.0%) $10,068
2020 $1,987 (18.1%) $8,976 (81.9%) $10,963
2021 $1,397 (10.9%) $11,390 (89.1%) $12,787

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arturo Salazar Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1869th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2607th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Arturo Salazar Elementary)4244
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arturo Salazar Elementary)3640
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arturo Salazar Elementary)5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Arturo Salazar Elementary)4548
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arturo Salazar Elementary)4734
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Arturo Salazar Elementary)5339
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Arturo Salazar Elementary)4650
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arturo Salazar Elementary)6854
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Arturo Salazar Elementary)4820
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Arturo Salazar Elementary)5050
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557409
 26.6%
African American40
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic548405
 26.1%
Pacific Islander00
White44
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%88.5%
 1.8%


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Students who attend Arturo Salazar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : L V Stockard Middle
High : Moises E Molina High School

Students at Arturo Salazar Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Arturo Salazar Elementary.

Arturo Salazar Elementary ranks 2819th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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