Public elementary schoolGrades EE–6Dallas ISD

Edwin J Kiest Elementary

2611 Healey Dr, Dallas, TX 75228 · (972) 502-5600

B
83 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (B 83).
535students
14.3students per teacher
95.6%attendance
70thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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BBBCCBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Edwin J Kiest 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 · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsB · 83

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Edwin J Kiest 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 level65%
Meets grade level38%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

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

535students in 2024–25Down 3% from 550 the year before
14.3students per teacher37 full-time teachers
18.5average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
8.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,105average teacher base pay
96.3%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
65%English learners
15.9%in gifted & talented
11.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 90.1%African American 6.5%White 2.4%Two or More Races 0.6%Asian 0%

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Nearby schools

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

BLarry G Smith ElementaryDallas ISD · 86 · 0.8 mi BMotley ElementaryMesquite ISD · 87 · 1.0 mi BGeorge W Truett ElementaryDallas ISD · 84 · 1.1 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 1.3 mi CCharles A Gill ElementaryDallas ISD · 76 · 1.4 mi BCasa View ElementaryDallas ISD · 81 · 1.4 mi PNew Life Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 0.6 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.6 mi PBishop Lynch High SchoolPrivate · 9–12 · 0.8 mi
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Questions about Edwin J Kiest Elementary

What is Edwin J Kiest Elementary’s TEA rating?

Edwin J Kiest Elementary earned a B (83 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 Edwin J Kiest Elementary serve?

Grades EE–6. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2611 Healey Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Edwin J Kiest Elementary?

535 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 550 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Edwin J Kiest Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 70th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 7 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Edwin J Kiest 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.