Adelle Turner Elementary

Summary:

Adelle Turner Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 285 students in grades PK-5. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Adelle Turner Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,688 and 4,539 out of around 4,600 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 27.27% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide and 41.82% in the Dallas ISD. The school spends more per student ($13,847 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, but its academic performance remains low.

The nearby schools, such as Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary Steam Academy, Birdie Alexander Elementary, and Daniel Webster Elementary, also struggle academically, with most ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. However, some of these schools, like Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary Steam Academy, perform better than Adelle Turner Elementary on STAAR tests. The nearby Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted, a magnet school, stands out with significantly higher academic performance, ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5505 S Polk St
       Dallas, TX  75232-2062


(972) 794-6300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4539th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,847 Help


Students who attend Adelle Turner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy
High:    David W Carter High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.1%
Hispanic:
12.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Compare Details Adelle Turner Elementary ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 143rd 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 8.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.1%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adelle Turner Elementary is 11.2, which is the 20th 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 Adelle Turner Elementary is $13,847, which is the 30th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adelle Turner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Adelle Turner Elementary 4539th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Adelle Turner Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Adelle Turner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.87 2803rd 3465 19.1%
2005 33.69 2718th 3475 21.8%
2006 34.12 2704th 3476 22.2%
2007 26.10 3218th 3724 13.6%
2008 39.17 2710th 3768 28.1%
2009 50.14 2253rd 3884 42.0%
2010 42.96 2702nd 3937 31.4%
2011 29.65 3411th 4095 16.7%
2012 21.95 3780th 4206 10.1%
2013 22.64 3703rd 4221 12.3%
2014 19.38 3837th 4260 9.9%
2015 11.90 4067th 4320 5.9%
2016 19.76 3743rd 4286 12.7%
2017 35.84 2784th 4329 35.7%
2018 25.39 3495th 4359 19.8%
2019 30.06 3336th 4479 25.5%
2021 12.41 4372nd 4578 4.5%
2022 24.36 3688th 4581 19.5%
2023 20.11 3998th 4647 14.0%
2024 8.94 4539th 4675 2.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.30 3314th 3558 6.9%
2019 29.36 2877th 3684 21.9%
2021 26.55 3080th 3799 18.9%
2022 22.10 3565th 3952 9.8%
2023 23.01 3598th 4086 11.9%
2024 34.48 2936th 4261 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.51 2880th 4264 32.5%
2019 27.94 3579th 4309 16.9%
2021 11.88 4372nd 4451 1.8%
2022 30.97 3447th 4477 23.0%
2023 22.30 3980th 4521 12.0%
2024 16.94 4255th 4560 6.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.83 3007th 4306 30.2%
2019 37.22 2860th 4348 34.2%
2021 15.92 4159th 4499 7.6%
2022 33.66 3194th 4561 30.0%
2023 26.79 3617th 4588 21.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.79 2362nd 3106 24.0%
2019 20.30 2916th 3184 8.4%
2021 15.47 2722nd 3006 9.4%
2022 11.69 2843rd 2958 3.9%
2023 29.20 2561st 2980 14.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.24 4118th 4240 2.9%
2019 29.29 3455th 4295 19.6%
2021 11.58 4311th 4331 0.5%
2022 35.01 3166th 4461 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 3630th 4319 16.0%
2019 27.94 3412th 4357 21.7%
2021 13.22 4283rd 4498 4.8%
2022 18.85 4055th 4563 11.1%
2023 16.03 4193rd 4585 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 1195th 2483 51.9%
2019 51.33 1090th 2515 56.7%
2021 26.31 2010th 2444 17.8%
2022 38.63 1513th 2421 37.5%
2023 34.56 1668th 2443 31.7%
2024 21.89 2134th 2421 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adelle Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.28 3108th 4168 25.4%
2019 22.27 3735th 4188 10.8%
2021 9.86 4299th 4329 0.7%
2022 59.87 1468th 4376 66.5%
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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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by a parent
Monday, November 19, 2018

Open Quote Adele Turner is a pathetic attempt for a school. My child learned nothing in 2018. The school is poorly managed by a principal that only cares about STAAR tested grade levels. The teachers are nonchalant. No field trips. The building is outdated and in poor condition. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Adelle Turner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 2 630 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 0 638 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 1 679 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1992 1 726 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 730
1993 1 663 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 3 679 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 2 736 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1996 2 736 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1997 1 713 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 2 719 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 1 686 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2000 4 625 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2001 2 624 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2002 0 586 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 0 586 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 1 580 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 1 584 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2006 1 537 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 1 471 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2008 2 455 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 1 469 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 3 462 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 0 415 0 22 0 1 0 0 438
2012 1 389 0 25 0 1 3 0 419
2013 1 359 0 29 0 1 1 0 391
2014 6 320 0 42 1 0 1 0 370
2015 8 360 0 46 0 0 2 0 416
2016 4 319 0 32 0 0 2 0 357
2017 0 287 0 35 1 0 3 0 326
2018 1 249 1 36 1 0 4 0 292
2019 1 222 0 25 4 0 3 0 255
2020 2 228 0 26 4 0 8 0 268
2021 2 240 0 34 3 0 10 0 289
2022 5 250 0 32 2 0 8 0 297
2023 2 244 0 33 1 0 5 0 285
2024 0 226 0 35 1 2 8 0 272

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 Adelle Turner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 36.0 17.7 n/a
1991 682 36.2 18.8 n/a
1992 730 36.5 20.0 23.3
1993 666 34.0 19.6 26.4
1994 683 34.6 19.7 30.3
1995 744 36.0 20.7 34.5
1996 744 36.0 20.7 34.5
1997 718 38.0 18.9 37.2
1998 726 40.4 18.0 35.4
1999 691 34.1 20.3 45.6
2000 634 34.2 18.5 41.8
2001 636 37.3 17.1 42.8
2002 591 36.7 16.1 46.9
2003 591 36.7 16.1 46.9
2004 585 33.0 17.7 55.6
2005 595 32.0 18.6 57.1
2006 551 32.0 17.2 62.6
2007 481 30.0 16.0 66.3
2008 469 30.5 15.4 71
2009 480 31.5 15.2 73.3
2010 481 29.5 16.3 77.5
2011 438 27.5 15.9 79
2012 419 29.0 14.4 80
2013 391 28.0 13.9 81.6
2014 370 24.2 15.2 81.1
2015 416 24.0 17.3 74
2016 357 25.0 14.2 82.4
2017 326 21.9 14.8 84.7
2018 292 20.5 14.2 83.9
2019 255 16.1 15.7 80.8
2020 268 19.0 14.1 81.7
2021 289 20.5 14.0 85.1
2022 297 20.4 14.5 91.9
2023 285 22.0 12.9 87
2024 272 24.2 11.2 89

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 Adelle Turner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 36.0 17.7 n/a
1991 682 36.2 18.8 n/a
1992 730 36.5 20.0 23.3
1993 666 34.0 19.6 26.4
1994 683 34.6 19.7 30.3
1995 744 36.0 20.7 34.5
1996 744 36.0 20.7 34.5
1997 718 38.0 18.9 37.2
1998 726 40.4 18.0 35.4
1999 691 34.1 20.3 45.6
2000 634 34.2 18.5 41.8
2001 636 37.3 17.1 42.8
2002 591 36.7 16.1 46.9
2003 591 36.7 16.1 46.9
2004 585 33.0 17.7 55.6
2005 595 32.0 18.6 57.1
2006 551 32.0 17.2 62.6
2007 481 30.0 16.0 66.3
2008 469 30.5 15.4 71
2009 480 31.5 15.2 73.3
2010 481 29.5 16.3 77.5
2011 438 27.5 15.9 79
2012 419 29.0 14.4 80
2013 391 28.0 13.9 81.6
2014 370 24.2 15.2 81.1
2015 416 24.0 17.3 74
2016 357 25.0 14.2 82.4
2017 326 21.9 14.8 84.7
2018 292 20.5 14.2 83.9
2019 255 16.1 15.7 80.8
2020 268 19.0 14.1 81.7
2021 289 20.5 14.0 85.1
2022 297 20.4 14.5 91.9
2023 285 22.0 12.9 87
2024 272 24.2 11.2 89

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 Adelle Turner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,885 (15.5%) $10,258 (84.5%) $12,143
2020 $1,921 (15.1%) $10,837 (84.9%) $12,758
2021 $1,730 (12.5%) $12,117 (87.5%) $13,847

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Adelle Turner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3336th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3998th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Adelle Turner Elementary)4424
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adelle Turner Elementary)3713
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Adelle Turner Elementary)2738
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adelle Turner Elementary)2621
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Adelle Turner Elementary)4747
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adelle Turner Elementary)5926
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Adelle Turner Elementary)1824
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255285
 11.8%
African American222244
 9.9%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic2533
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%87%
 6.2%


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Students who attend Adelle Turner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy
High : David W Carter High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 272 students attended Adelle Turner Elementary.

Adelle Turner Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Adelle Turner Elementary are 83% African American, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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