Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Dallas ISD

Adelle Turner Elementary

5505 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75232 · (972) 794-6300

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from a B (83) in 2025.
257students
12.4students per teacher
92.7%attendance
115thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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BCBBDBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Adelle Turner 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 achievementD · 67

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 78

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

Closing the gapsC · 75

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level61%
Meets grade level35%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

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

257students in 2024–25Down 6% from 272 the year before
12.4students per teacher21 full-time teachers
16.4average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
9.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,508average teacher base pay
96.9%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
8.6%English learners
9.7%in gifted & talented
26.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 77.4%Hispanic 17.1%Two or More Races 3.9%White 0.8%Asian 0%

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Nearby schools

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

BMark Twain School for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 86 · 0.5 mi CT G Terry ElementaryDallas ISD · 79 · 1.2 mi BJohn W Carpenter ElementaryDallas ISD · 87 · 1.3 mi BLife School Oak CliffLife School · 84 · 1.3 mi DUplift Wisdom Prep PsUplift Education · 67 · 1.4 mi BThomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 85 · 1.6 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 1.2 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.3 mi PAdvanced Preparatory InternationalPrivate · 8–12 · 1.6 mi
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Questions about Adelle Turner Elementary

What is Adelle Turner Elementary’s TEA rating?

Adelle Turner Elementary earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Adelle Turner Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 5505 S Polk St in Dallas.

How many students go to Adelle Turner Elementary?

257 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 272 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Adelle Turner Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 115th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 6 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Adelle Turner Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas 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.