Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Dallas ISD

Barbara Jordan Elementary

1111 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75224 · (972) 925-8100

C
79 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (C 79).
492students
14.1students per teacher
95.3%attendance
102ndof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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ABCBACCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Barbara Jordan 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 achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 80

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 Barbara Jordan 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 level60%
Meets grade level34%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level13%

Students and teachers

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

492students in 2024–25Up 3% from 479 the year before
14.1students per teacher35 full-time teachers
15.7average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
7.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,747average teacher base pay
97.8%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
73.6%English learners
17.5%in gifted & talented
11.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 90.4%African American 6.3%White 2.2%Two or More Races 0.6%Asian 0%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Barbara Jordan Elementary.

OpenTarget at Wynnewood VillageOpened Mar 2026 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AClinton P Russell ElementaryDallas ISD · 94 · 1.0 mi BJohn W Carpenter ElementaryDallas ISD · 87 · 1.1 mi CUplift Pinnacle Prep PsUplift Education · 71 · 1.1 mi BJimmie Tyler Brashear ElementaryDallas ISD · 82 · 1.1 mi AMargaret B Henderson ElementaryDallas ISD · 91 · 1.2 mi CDaniel Webster ElementaryDallas ISD · 71 · 1.4 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 0.9 mi PCasa de Paz MontessoriPrivate · PK–3 · 1.2 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.4 mi
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Questions about Barbara Jordan Elementary

What is Barbara Jordan Elementary’s TEA rating?

Barbara Jordan Elementary earned a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Barbara Jordan Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 1111 W Kiest Blvd in Dallas.

How many students go to Barbara Jordan Elementary?

492 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 479 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Barbara Jordan Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 102nd of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 8 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Barbara Jordan 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.