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DR LINDA HENRIE EL

253 W LAWSON RD, DALLAS, TX 75253MESQUITE ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
851
Students
Total enrolled
$14,391
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 851 students in grades PK–05 in DALLAS, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,391 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DR LINDA HENRIE EL is a large elementary in DALLAS, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 851 students. The district invests $14,391 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at DR LINDA HENRIE EL

851
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
92%
Free Lunch
56
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution461 male · 390 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility92%
National avg 52% · 784 students
Student Composition
90%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino90%
Black3%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 483039013041

Academic Outcomes at DR LINDA HENRIE EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 11th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75253

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,391Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,391
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,332
Student Support$2,734
Administration$1,727
Operations$2,159
Other$1,439
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,391 spent per student, an estimated $6,375 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
30%
State government
54.7%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
14.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 92% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ACHZIGER ELHANBY ELRUTHERFORD ELMACKEY EL
+10 more
↓
Middle
KIMBROUGH MIDDLEAGNEW MIDDLELANNY FRASIER MIDDLETERRY MIDDLE
+6 more
↓
High School
HORN H SMESQUITE H SWEST MESQUITE H SNORTH MESQUITE H S
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMESQUITE ISD →
Phone: (972)290-4200
NCES ID: 483039013041
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DALLAS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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74% FRL
High
MESQUITE H S
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● 39 opp84% FRL
High
WEST MESQUITE H S
2,172 students · 08–12
● 39 opp87% FRL
High
NORTH MESQUITE H S
2,087 students · 09–12
● 39 opp85% FRL
High
POTEET H S
1,592 students · 09–12
● 39 opp71% FRL
Mid
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1,176 students · 06–08
● 39 opp74% FRL
Other
VROONLAND - VANGUARD H S
1,173 students · 09–11
79% FRL
Mid
AGNEW MIDDLE
1,132 students · 06–08
● 39 opp82% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
253 W LAWSON RD, DALLAS, TX 75253
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.