Very Good

#213 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 24% of private schools

The Lamplighter School

Elementary School

11611 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75229

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

332

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Enrollment

332

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#213 of 883

In Dallas

#16 of 79

public schools

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About The Lamplighter School

The Lamplighter School is a private elementary school in Dallas, TX. The Lamplighter School serves approximately 332 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The Lamplighter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.0 pts above TX schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 5.6:1 students to teachers, The Lamplighter School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Lamplighter School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Lamplighter School compares to 245 public schools serving similar grades in Dallas, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.6:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

332

This School

494

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72% vs 0%

Asian 9.3% vs 0%

Black 4.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 3% vs 0%

The Lamplighter School Dallas Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Lamplighter School (this school)	—	332	5.6:1	7.2
PRESTONWOOD MONTESSORI AT E D WALKER	1.1 mi	351	13.5:1	7.9
NATHAN ADAMS EL	1.1 mi	366	13.1:1	6.0
JOHN J PERSHING EL	1.5 mi	434	15.5:1	7.3
HARRY C WITHERS EL	1.5 mi	416	13.4:1	8.6
TOM C GOOCH EL	1.6 mi	355	11.8:1	7.4
GEORGE B DEALEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY	1.8 mi	636	14.8:1	9.6
ARTHUR KRAMER EL	2.1 mi	442	12.3:1	8.1
WALNUT HILL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	2.3 mi	492	13.7:1	7.4
PRESTON HOLLOW EL	2.3 mi	398	12.8:1	6.7
EVERETTE LEE DEGOLYER EL	2.4 mi	370	13.7:1	8.6
CHAPEL HILL PREPARATORY-A PERSONALIZED LRNING SCH	2.8 mi	347	12.4:1	6.7
ANNE FRANK EL	2.8 mi	1,093	16.1:1	7.7
SPRING VALLEY EL	3.2 mi	368	15.3:1	2.9
LEONIDES GONZALEZ CIGARROA MD EL	3.2 mi	548	12.5:1	7.7
STEPHEN C FOSTER EL	3.2 mi	621	13.8:1	7.1
F P CAILLET EL	3.4 mi	529	15.1:1	6.5
HYER EL	3.4 mi	498	13.8:1	9.3
MARCUS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	3.5 mi	637	14.5:1	4.4
DAVID G BURNET EL	3.5 mi	627	14.2:1	7.4
HAMILTON PARK PACESETTER MAGNET	3.6 mi	669	13.7:1	5.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention

A 9.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,134

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 46%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 332

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 72.0%

Two or More 11.1%

Asian 9.3%

Black 4.5%

Hispanic 3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11611 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75229

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Lamplighter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GEORGE B DEALEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 9.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARRY C WITHERS EL (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PRESTONWOOD MONTESSORI AT E D WALKER (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dallas, see our Dallas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GRACE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Dallas	0.3 mi	142	6.6
THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL Dallas	0.3 mi	1,079	6.3
JESUIT COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL Dallas	0.7 mi	1,143	6.0
ST RITA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dallas	0.9 mi	701	5.7
THE WINSTON SCHOOL Dallas	0.9 mi	158	7.9
W T WHITE H S Dallas	0.9 mi	2,074	4.1
EWELL D WALKER MIDDLE Dallas	1.1 mi	871	6.2
PRESTONWOOD MONTESSORI AT E D WALKER Dallas	1.1 mi	351	7.9
NATHAN ADAMS EL Dallas	1.1 mi	366	6.0
GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Dallas	1.1 mi	512	5.2
DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dallas	1.3 mi	213	7.3
JOHN J PERSHING EL Dallas	1.5 mi	434	7.3
ALCUIN SCHOOL Dallas	1.3 mi	404	7.9
HARRY C WITHERS EL Dallas	1.5 mi	416	8.6
TOM C GOOCH EL Dallas	1.6 mi	355	7.4
URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Dallas	2.0 mi	870	6.8
EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS PK-12 Dallas	1.9 mi	1,104	5.5
GEORGE B DEALEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Dallas	1.8 mi	636	9.6
PRESTON HOLLOW PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Dallas	2.0 mi	124	6.8
THOMAS C MARSH MIDDLE Dallas	1.8 mi	712	5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75229 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,381

Median Home Value

$598,500

Median Rent

$1,522/mo

Population

33,924

College Educated

50.1%

Homeownership

69.3%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

37.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Lamplighter School

What grades does The Lamplighter School serve?

The Lamplighter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend The Lamplighter School?

The Lamplighter School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lamplighter School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Lamplighter School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Lamplighter School rank in TX?

The Lamplighter School ranks #213 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is The Lamplighter School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Lamplighter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Lamplighter School a private school?

Yes, The Lamplighter School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Lamplighter School a religious school?

No, The Lamplighter School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 24 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 27 Some Transit
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment: 332
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 59
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 162 days
Setting: Large City
County: Dallas County
Phone: (214) 369-9201

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