Anson Jones Elementary

Summary:

Anson Jones Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 497 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Anson Jones Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 13.33% to 47.54%, compared to the state average of 48.85% to 54.45%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger results for English Language Learner (ELL) students but poorer performance for Special Education students.

While the nearby schools, such as Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary, Lida Hooe Elementary, and Stevens Park Elementary, generally perform better on STAAR tests, they also serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the challenges faced by Anson Jones Elementary are not unique to the school. Addressing the unique needs of the school's socioeconomically disadvantaged student population and optimizing the use of available resources may be key areas for Anson Jones Elementary to focus on in order to drive improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3901 Meredith Ave
       Dallas, TX  75211-4761


(972) 794-4700

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3701st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,409 Help


Students who attend Anson Jones Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy
High:    Sunset High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.8%
African American:
2.4%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Compare Details Anson Jones Elementary ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 107th 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 25.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.8%), African American (2.4%), White (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anson Jones Elementary is 15. 99 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anson Jones Elementary is $11,409. 125 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Anson Jones Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Anson Jones Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.78 3030th 3465 12.6%
2005 28.97 2884th 3475 17.0%
2006 25.54 3003rd 3476 13.6%
2007 33.74 2925th 3724 21.5%
2008 27.67 3193rd 3768 15.3%
2009 51.42 2164th 3884 44.3%
2010 46.55 2509th 3937 36.3%
2011 42.15 2836th 4095 30.7%
2012 39.40 2916th 4206 30.7%
2013 34.97 3147th 4221 25.4%
2014 49.22 2381st 4260 44.1%
2015 20.94 3731st 4320 13.6%
2016 32.21 3190th 4286 25.6%
2017 39.89 2526th 4329 41.6%
2018 24.96 3523rd 4359 19.2%
2019 21.96 3811th 4479 14.9%
2021 26.69 3403rd 4578 25.7%
2022 23.66 3735th 4581 18.5%
2023 38.78 2879th 4647 38.0%
2024 25.76 3701st 4675 20.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 1647th 3226 48.9%
2019 52.41 1436th 3333 56.9%
2021 55.13 1223rd 3446 64.5%
2022 42.68 2083rd 3487 40.3%
2023 52.14 1570th 3556 55.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.65 3557th 3558 0.0%
2019 31.89 2698th 3684 26.8%
2021 20.32 3573rd 3799 5.9%
2022 43.27 2049th 3952 48.2%
2023 28.93 3200th 4086 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.09 3029th 4264 29.0%
2019 32.06 3327th 4309 22.8%
2021 36.80 2935th 4451 34.1%
2022 33.34 3287th 4477 26.6%
2023 51.19 2105th 4521 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.36 3351st 4306 22.2%
2019 20.80 3832nd 4348 11.9%
2021 28.93 3263rd 4499 27.5%
2022 17.39 4125th 4561 9.6%
2023 41.84 2682nd 4588 41.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.37 2950th 3106 5.0%
2019 10.62 3083rd 3184 3.2%
2021 17.39 2667th 3006 11.3%
2022 25.89 2589th 2958 12.5%
2023 52.19 1831st 2980 38.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.51 1788th 4240 57.8%
2019 51.81 1853rd 4295 56.9%
2021 56.03 1427th 4331 67.1%
2022 41.48 2710th 4461 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 3599th 4319 16.7%
2019 24.96 3599th 4357 17.4%
2021 26.91 3399th 4498 24.4%
2022 35.24 3050th 4563 33.2%
2023 36.94 2954th 4585 35.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anson Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.36 3238th 4168 22.3%
2019 27.64 3427th 4188 18.2%
2021 31.95 3103rd 4329 28.3%
2022 30.42 3389th 4376 22.6%
2023 47.65 2215th 4401 49.7%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, March 5, 2012

Open Quote I am a parent of three sons who all attended Anson Jones.The apperance of the school and grounds were neglected over many years, but now I have seen a very fresh change for the better. Thank you Mr. Herrera, Anson Jones Staff and Everyone else involved for making Anson Jones start to shine please keep up the great progress. Thankful Parent Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anson Jones Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 127 33 11 738 21 n/a n/a 0 930
1989 74 37 8 842 20 n/a n/a 0 981
1990 80 55 9 846 10 n/a n/a 0 1000
1991 65 56 13 896 7 n/a n/a 0 1037
1992 48 40 9 945 8 n/a n/a 0 1050
1993 56 52 7 995 6 n/a n/a 0 1116
1994 49 27 4 978 10 n/a n/a 0 1068
1995 34 20 0 969 7 n/a n/a 0 1030
1996 34 20 0 969 7 n/a n/a 0 1030
1997 34 12 1 945 11 n/a n/a 0 1003
1998 26 16 1 945 10 n/a n/a 0 998
1999 19 18 0 977 7 n/a n/a 0 1021
2000 20 12 0 1004 6 n/a n/a 0 1042
2001 18 7 0 1045 3 n/a n/a 0 1073
2002 11 7 1 1055 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
2003 11 7 1 1055 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
2004 9 7 1 1089 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
2005 10 8 2 1081 2 n/a n/a 0 1103
2006 7 4 2 1064 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
2007 3 5 2 990 1 n/a n/a 0 1001
2008 2 8 2 955 0 n/a n/a 0 967
2009 3 3 3 950 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2010 5 4 1 935 0 n/a n/a 0 945
2011 4 4 0 911 2 0 0 0 921
2012 4 5 0 831 3 0 0 0 843
2013 3 0 0 726 2 0 1 0 732
2014 3 7 1 710 1 0 1 0 723
2015 4 11 1 698 0 0 0 0 714
2016 6 8 1 659 0 0 1 0 675
2017 6 4 1 616 1 0 2 0 630
2018 12 6 2 583 0 0 0 0 603
2019 14 6 0 635 3 0 1 0 659
2020 11 13 0 584 5 0 1 0 614
2021 7 10 1 546 3 0 1 0 568
2022 6 9 2 489 2 0 2 0 510
2023 5 12 0 476 2 0 2 0 497

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 Anson Jones Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 930 44.0 21.1 n/a
1989 981 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1000 60.0 16.6 n/a
1991 1037 59.7 17.3 n/a
1992 1050 60.9 17.2 81.2
1993 1116 59.0 18.9 92.8
1994 1068 64.2 16.6 84.6
1995 1030 60.3 17.1 85
1996 1030 60.3 17.1 85
1997 1003 51.0 19.7 86.9
1998 998 51.3 19.5 82.6
1999 1021 49.7 20.5 93.1
2000 1042 50.9 20.5 93.2
2001 1073 55.5 19.3 92.8
2002 1074 59.3 18.1 93.1
2003 1074 59.3 18.1 93.1
2004 1106 61.0 18.1 96.7
2005 1103 60.9 18.1 95.5
2006 1077 55.8 19.3 96.4
2007 1001 56.2 17.8 96
2008 967 55.5 17.4 97
2009 959 56.0 17.1 97.7
2010 945 55.0 17.1 98.5
2011 921 56.0 16.4 98.3
2012 843 52.0 16.2 98.5
2013 732 40.0 18.3 98.4
2014 723 41.0 17.6 98.1
2015 714 46.0 15.5 88
2016 675 44.0 15.3 97.3
2017 630 39.0 16.1 95.9
2018 603 39.0 15.4 95.9
2019 659 39.2 16.8 96.1
2020 614 39.0 15.7 95.3
2021 568 38.0 14.9 96
2022 510 33.9 15.0 96.1
2023 497 33.0 15.0 97

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 Anson Jones Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 930 44.0 21.1 n/a
1989 981 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1000 60.0 16.6 n/a
1991 1037 59.7 17.3 n/a
1992 1050 60.9 17.2 81.2
1993 1116 59.0 18.9 92.8
1994 1068 64.2 16.6 84.6
1995 1030 60.3 17.1 85
1996 1030 60.3 17.1 85
1997 1003 51.0 19.7 86.9
1998 998 51.3 19.5 82.6
1999 1021 49.7 20.5 93.1
2000 1042 50.9 20.5 93.2
2001 1073 55.5 19.3 92.8
2002 1074 59.3 18.1 93.1
2003 1074 59.3 18.1 93.1
2004 1106 61.0 18.1 96.7
2005 1103 60.9 18.1 95.5
2006 1077 55.8 19.3 96.4
2007 1001 56.2 17.8 96
2008 967 55.5 17.4 97
2009 959 56.0 17.1 97.7
2010 945 55.0 17.1 98.5
2011 921 56.0 16.4 98.3
2012 843 52.0 16.2 98.5
2013 732 40.0 18.3 98.4
2014 723 41.0 17.6 98.1
2015 714 46.0 15.5 88
2016 675 44.0 15.3 97.3
2017 630 39.0 16.1 95.9
2018 603 39.0 15.4 95.9
2019 659 39.2 16.8 96.1
2020 614 39.0 15.7 95.3
2021 568 38.0 14.9 96
2022 510 33.9 15.0 96.1
2023 497 33.0 15.0 97

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 Anson Jones Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,547 (16.4%) $7,875 (83.6%) $9,422
2020 $1,985 (19.0%) $8,484 (81.0%) $10,469
2021 $1,327 (11.6%) $10,082 (88.4%) $11,409

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anson Jones Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3811th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2879th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)1716
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Anson Jones Elementary)2422
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)4413
 31%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Anson Jones Elementary)3346
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)2444
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)3650
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anson Jones Elementary)3947
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Anson Jones Elementary)3740
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)4535
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Anson Jones Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%
6th Grade Reading (Anson Jones Elementary)1535
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Anson Jones Elementary)3835
 3%
   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 Students659497
 24.6%
African American612
 100%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic635476
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White145
 64.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.1%97%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Anson Jones Elementary

Students at Anson Jones Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% White.

Students who attend Anson Jones Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle Steam Academy
High : Sunset High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 497 students attended Anson Jones Elementary.

Anson Jones Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Texas elementary schools.


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