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#6871 of 8,552 schools in TX

Clinton P Russell EL

Elementary School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3031 S BECKLEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75224

  • Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Clinton P Russell EL score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton P Russell EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,606

Median home value

$213,100

Median rent

$1,177/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education PrgEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–50.4 mi3Compare →
Oak Cliff Faith Family AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.5PK–120.4 mi2,468Compare →
Barbara Jordan ELEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.0 mi479Compare →
Harrell Budd ELEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–61.0 mi450Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#208 of 235
District spending per student
$14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton P Russell EL is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton P Russell EL

Clinton P Russell EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 526 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,871 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton P Russell EL

What grades does Clinton P Russell EL serve?

Clinton P Russell EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Clinton P Russell EL?

Clinton P Russell EL has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton P Russell EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton P Russell EL is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton P Russell EL rank in TX?

Clinton P Russell EL ranks #6,871 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Clinton P Russell EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton P Russell EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clinton P Russell EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton P Russell EL has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clinton P Russell EL a charter school?

No, Clinton P Russell EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clinton P Russell EL a Title I school?

No, Clinton P Russell EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton P Russell EL?

94.1% of students at Clinton P Russell EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
Area population (ZIP 75224)
35,452
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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