Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Dallas ISD

Esperanza Medrano Elementary

2221 Lucas Dr, Dallas, TX 75219 · (972) 794-3300

D
60 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 20 points from 2025Down from a B (80) in 2025.
349students
14students per teacher
93.8%attendance
153rdof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CBBBADRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Esperanza Medrano 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 · 57

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 60

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

Closing the gapsD · 60

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Esperanza Medrano 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 level57%
Meets grade level36%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

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

349students in 2024–25Down 2% from 357 the year before
14students per teacher25 full-time teachers
21.4average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
9.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,991average teacher base pay
96.3%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
52.4%English learners
24.6%in gifted & talented
18.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 72.5%African American 19.8%Two or More Races 3.2%Asian 2.9%White 1.7%

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 Esperanza Medrano Elementary.

Under constructionMoody Children's HospitalOpens 2031 · 1.2 mi away AnnouncedScotiabank U.S. hub, Victory ParkDate TBD · 1.5 mi away Under constructionThe Loop 50-mile trail completionExpected 2027 · 1.7 mi away Under constructionGoldman Sachs campusEarly 2028 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CMontessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez ElementaryDallas ISD · 71 · 0.9 mi BObadiah Knight ElementaryDallas ISD · 80 · 0.9 mi –Callier Center Pre-School Deaf (0-5)Dallas ISD · 1.2 mi BMaple Lawn ElementaryDallas ISD · 85 · 1.2 mi BArlington Park Early Childhood CenterDallas ISD · 85 · 1.5 mi ABiomedical Preparatory at UT SouthwesternDallas ISD · 93 · 1.6 mi PUpperroom AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 0.7 mi PHoly Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.4 mi PWillow Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Esperanza Medrano Elementary

What is Esperanza Medrano Elementary’s TEA rating?

Esperanza Medrano Elementary earned a D (60 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does Esperanza Medrano Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2221 Lucas Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Esperanza Medrano Elementary?

349 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 357 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Esperanza Medrano Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 153rd of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools. 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Esperanza Medrano 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.