Public elementary schoolGrades EE–6Arlington ISD

Pope Elementary

901 Chestnut Dr, Arlington, TX 76012 · (682) 867-2750

C
70 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Up from a D (64) in 2025.
437students
12.7students per teacher
92.7%attendance
31stof 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools
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BDBFCACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Pope Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 56

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 70

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 70

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Pope Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level55%
Meets grade level26%
Arlington ISD elementary schools: 38.7%
Masters grade level8%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

437students in 2024–25Down 11% from 489 the year before
12.7students per teacher35 full-time teachers
20.4average class sizeArlington ISD elementary schools: 18.1
4.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,934average teacher base pay
79.6%from low-income familiesArlington ISD elementary schools: 77.7%
21.3%English learners
8%in gifted & talented
25.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 51.9%African American 23.6%White 18.1%Two or More Races 3.9%Asian 1.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BWimbish World Language AcademyArlington ISD · 80 · 0.9 mi DSpeer ElementaryArlington ISD · 63 · 1.7 mi BDuff ElementaryArlington ISD · 88 · 1.8 mi FSwift ElementaryArlington ISD · 57 · 1.8 mi CWebb ElementaryArlington ISD · 71 · 1.9 mi AButler ElementaryArlington ISD · 91 · 2.2 mi PCountry Day School of ArlingtonPrivate · PK–K · 1.4 mi PPantego Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.8 mi PPantego Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Pope Elementary

What is Pope Elementary’s TEA rating?

Pope Elementary earned a C (70 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (64) in 2025.

What grades does Pope Elementary serve?

Grades EE–6. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 901 Chestnut Dr in Arlington.

How many students go to Pope Elementary?

437 students in 2024–25, down 11% from 489 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Pope Elementary compare with other Arlington ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 31st of 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools. 8% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Pope Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.