Preston Hollow Elementary

Summary:

Preston Hollow Elementary is a public elementary school in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) that serves around 400 students in grades PK-5, with a student population that has become increasingly Hispanic in recent years.

While Preston Hollow Elementary has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with STAAR test scores generally below the district and state averages, the school stands out for its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (around 75-77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and its relatively high per-student spending of around $12,500. This suggests the school is working to address the unique challenges faced by its predominantly low-income student population. Compared to nearby schools, Preston Hollow performs below higher-performing institutions like Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy and Arthur Kramer Elementary, but outperforms schools with even higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Jill Stone Elementary at Vickery Meadow and Lee A. McShan Junior Elementary.

Despite the challenges, Preston Hollow Elementary's lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending suggest the school has the potential to improve academic outcomes if the right strategies and resources are implemented effectively. Identifying and replicating the successful practices of higher-performing nearby schools could be a valuable approach for the school to drive better results for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6423 Walnut Hill Ln
       Dallas, TX  75230-5118


(972) 794-8500

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2874th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,454 Help


Students who attend Preston Hollow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
High:    Hillcrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.3%
African American:
20.8%
White:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.8% Help


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Compare Details Preston Hollow Elementary ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 67th 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 38.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), African American (20.8%), White (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Preston Hollow Elementary is 12.3, which is the 19th 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 Preston Hollow Elementary is $12,454. 80 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Preston Hollow 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 Preston Hollow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.90 2569th 3465 25.9%
2005 33.24 2742nd 3475 21.1%
2006 46.55 2212th 3476 36.4%
2007 35.51 2863rd 3724 23.1%
2008 66.69 1262nd 3768 66.5%
2009 60.05 1706th 3884 56.1%
2010 73.65 869th 3937 77.9%
2011 69.08 1244th 4095 69.6%
2012 55.98 1930th 4206 54.1%
2013 72.47 1042nd 4221 75.3%
2014 55.93 1989th 4260 53.3%
2015 66.58 1446th 4320 66.5%
2016 68.63 1339th 4286 68.8%
2017 73.49 930th 4329 78.5%
2018 67.94 1121st 4359 74.3%
2019 54.00 1819th 4479 59.4%
2021 54.53 1803rd 4578 60.6%
2022 44.15 2490th 4581 45.6%
2023 55.74 1840th 4647 60.4%
2024 38.96 2874th 4675 38.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.88 284th 3226 91.2%
2019 77.84 376th 3333 88.7%
2021 71.86 556th 3446 83.9%
2022 54.66 1382nd 3487 60.4%
2023 69.52 739th 3556 79.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 2291st 3558 35.6%
2019 25.30 3177th 3684 13.8%
2021 36.80 2271st 3799 40.2%
2022 31.63 2900th 3952 26.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.42 520th 4264 87.8%
2019 71.07 746th 4309 82.7%
2021 76.93 545th 4451 87.8%
2022 57.34 1654th 4477 63.1%
2023 64.34 1236th 4521 72.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.22 1532nd 4306 64.4%
2019 55.74 1734th 4348 60.1%
2021 51.00 1975th 4499 56.1%
2022 46.44 2374th 4561 48.0%
2023 50.00 2156th 4588 53.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 1799th 3106 42.1%
2019 32.58 2612th 3184 18.0%
2021 41.84 2022nd 3006 32.7%
2022 42.58 2132nd 2958 27.9%
2023 36.82 2362nd 2980 20.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.35 469th 4240 88.9%
2019 74.31 623rd 4295 85.5%
2021 78.45 424th 4331 90.2%
2022 68.03 938th 4461 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.75 866th 4319 79.9%
2019 51.59 1919th 4357 56.0%
2021 52.38 1873rd 4498 58.4%
2022 41.98 2625th 4563 42.5%
2023 61.19 1513th 4585 67.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 916th 2483 63.1%
2019 38.30 1622nd 2515 35.5%
2021 62.03 658th 2444 73.1%
2022 54.21 939th 2421 61.2%
2023 51.78 1012th 2443 58.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.75 750th 4168 82.0%
2019 67.71 982nd 4188 76.6%
2021 60.54 1339th 4329 69.1%
2022 47.42 2253rd 4376 48.5%
2023 67.42 1072nd 4401 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Preston Hollow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 994th 3127 68.2%
2019 78.95 451st 3142 85.6%
2022 62.44 1074th 3082 65.2%
2023 55.83 1367th 3106 56.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Preston Hollow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 288 78 4 64 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 342 81 7 90 1 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 306 160 8 123 3 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 316 206 6 143 3 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 328 196 6 146 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 318 203 6 202 1 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 294 251 13 273 2 n/a n/a 0 833
1995 218 205 11 336 2 n/a n/a 0 772
1996 218 205 11 336 2 n/a n/a 0 772
1997 233 204 9 337 3 n/a n/a 0 786
1998 213 221 8 363 4 n/a n/a 0 809
1999 214 218 9 452 3 n/a n/a 0 896
2000 205 183 6 467 3 n/a n/a 0 864
2001 164 120 5 517 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2002 119 144 10 565 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 119 144 10 565 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 137 134 16 594 2 n/a n/a 0 883
2005 138 149 14 560 0 n/a n/a 0 861
2006 105 79 18 399 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 90 61 11 311 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 63 37 1 246 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 44 31 9 263 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 37 35 8 262 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 39 32 11 300 0 0 2 0 384
2012 39 40 7 336 0 0 2 0 424
2013 35 42 8 339 0 1 2 0 427
2014 36 41 11 340 0 1 1 0 430
2015 37 55 12 353 2 1 3 0 463
2016 53 45 10 342 0 0 3 0 453
2017 45 52 9 368 1 0 1 0 476
2018 46 80 9 361 2 1 1 0 500
2019 45 77 3 319 3 1 1 0 449
2020 37 67 0 316 2 2 5 0 429
2021 43 61 2 299 3 1 10 0 419
2022 40 86 3 308 4 0 11 0 452
2023 35 83 10 261 2 0 9 0 400

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 Preston Hollow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 18.0 24.1 n/a
1989 521 n/a n/a n/a
1990 600 34.0 17.6 n/a
1991 674 34.4 19.5 n/a
1992 677 40.3 16.7 35.6
1993 730 39.0 18.7 47.8
1994 833 42.0 19.8 49.9
1995 772 42.3 18.3 61.1
1996 772 42.3 18.3 61.1
1997 786 44.7 17.6 56.4
1998 809 45.8 17.7 45.1
1999 896 38.7 23.2 73.5
2000 864 50.9 17.0 76.6
2001 807 50.7 15.9 78.3
2002 840 53.1 15.8 78.8
2003 840 53.1 15.8 78.8
2004 883 52.0 17.0 82.2
2005 861 56.0 15.4 80.5
2006 601 40.5 14.8 77.9
2007 473 32.5 14.6 75.9
2008 347 31.0 11.2 79.5
2009 347 27.0 12.9 79
2010 342 26.0 13.1 85.7
2011 384 27.2 14.0 84.9
2012 424 29.2 14.4 80.2
2013 427 31.0 13.7 90.6
2014 430 29.6 14.4 90
2015 463 35.0 13.2 83.2
2016 453 34.0 13.3 85.2
2017 476 31.3 15.1 82.8
2018 500 32.9 15.1 80.8
2019 449 34.3 13.0 83.7
2020 429 29.5 14.5 79
2021 419 28.0 14.9 74.7
2022 452 29.3 15.4 76.8
2023 400 32.5 12.3 75.8

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 Preston Hollow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 18.0 24.1 n/a
1989 521 n/a n/a n/a
1990 600 34.0 17.6 n/a
1991 674 34.4 19.5 n/a
1992 677 40.3 16.7 35.6
1993 730 39.0 18.7 47.8
1994 833 42.0 19.8 49.9
1995 772 42.3 18.3 61.1
1996 772 42.3 18.3 61.1
1997 786 44.7 17.6 56.4
1998 809 45.8 17.7 45.1
1999 896 38.7 23.2 73.5
2000 864 50.9 17.0 76.6
2001 807 50.7 15.9 78.3
2002 840 53.1 15.8 78.8
2003 840 53.1 15.8 78.8
2004 883 52.0 17.0 82.2
2005 861 56.0 15.4 80.5
2006 601 40.5 14.8 77.9
2007 473 32.5 14.6 75.9
2008 347 31.0 11.2 79.5
2009 347 27.0 12.9 79
2010 342 26.0 13.1 85.7
2011 384 27.2 14.0 84.9
2012 424 29.2 14.4 80.2
2013 427 31.0 13.7 90.6
2014 430 29.6 14.4 90
2015 463 35.0 13.2 83.2
2016 453 34.0 13.3 85.2
2017 476 31.3 15.1 82.8
2018 500 32.9 15.1 80.8
2019 449 34.3 13.0 83.7
2020 429 29.5 14.5 79
2021 419 28.0 14.9 74.7
2022 452 29.3 15.4 76.8
2023 400 32.5 12.3 75.8

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 Preston Hollow Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,744 (15.3%) $9,657 (84.7%) $11,402
2020 $2,034 (17.7%) $9,446 (82.3%) $11,479
2021 $1,311 (10.5%) $11,143 (89.5%) $12,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Preston Hollow Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1819th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1840th of 4647 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Preston Hollow Elementary)3749
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Preston Hollow Elementary)4840
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Preston Hollow Elementary)5443
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Preston Hollow Elementary)5247
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Preston Hollow Elementary)4545
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Preston Hollow Elementary)5870
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Preston Hollow Elementary)4961
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Preston Hollow Elementary)6051
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Preston Hollow Elementary)4136
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Preston Hollow Elementary)7130
 41%
   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 Students449400
 10.9%
African American7783
 7.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian310
 233.3%
Hispanic319261
 18.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4535
 22.2%
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.7%75.8%
 8%


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Preston Hollow Elementary ranks 2874th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Preston Hollow Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 21% African American, 9% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Preston Hollow Elementary.


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