Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Dallas ISD

Harrell Budd Elementary

2121 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 · (972) 502-8400

F
59 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a D (68) in 2025.
457students
15.5students per teacher
92.7%attendance
154thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CAACBBFRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Harrell Budd 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 progressD · 62

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

Closing the gapsF · 59

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Harrell Budd 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 level58%
Meets grade level32%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

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

457students in 2024–25Up 2% from 450 the year before
15.5students per teacher30 full-time teachers
18.4average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
11.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,789average teacher base pay
95.8%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
58.6%English learners
15.8%in gifted & talented
21.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 70.5%African American 26%Two or More Races 1.8%White 0.7%Asian 0.2%

Is a home zoned here?

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Harrell Budd Elementary.

OpenTarget at Wynnewood VillageOpened Mar 2026 · 1.1 mi away OpenHalperin Park (I-35E deck park)Opened May 2026 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CKIPP Truth ElementaryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 71 · 0.5 mi ATrinity Heights Gifted and Talented SchoolDallas ISD · 95 · 1.0 mi AClinton P Russell ElementaryDallas ISD · 94 · 1.1 mi CUplift Pinnacle Prep PsUplift Education · 71 · 1.2 mi BJohn Neely Bryan ElementaryDallas ISD · 86 · 1.4 mi BJohn F Peeler ElementaryDallas ISD · 83 · 1.5 mi PMomentous SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 1.7 mi PCasa de Paz MontessoriPrivate · PK–3 · 2.5 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Harrell Budd Elementary

What is Harrell Budd Elementary’s TEA rating?

Harrell Budd Elementary earned an F (59 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (68) in 2025.

What grades does Harrell Budd Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2121 S Marsalis Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Harrell Budd Elementary?

457 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 450 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Harrell Budd Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 154th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools. 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Harrell Budd 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.