Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Dallas ISD

John W Carpenter Elementary

2121 Tosca Ln, Dallas, TX 75224 · (972) 794-6000

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 9 points from 2025Up from a C (78) in 2025.
208students
13.4students per teacher
93%attendance
35thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CCBCBDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

John W Carpenter Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 · 86

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

Closing the gapsB · 88

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of John W Carpenter 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 level70%
Meets grade level40%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

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

208students in 2024–25Up 10% from 189 the year before
13.4students per teacher16 full-time teachers
15.2average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
11.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,139average teacher base pay
97.6%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
54.3%English learners
16.3%in gifted & talented
23.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 66.8%African American 26.4%White 4.3%Two or More Races 1.4%Asian 0.5%

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Nearby schools

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

CDaniel Webster ElementaryDallas ISD · 71 · 0.5 mi CBarbara Jordan ElementaryDallas ISD · 79 · 1.1 mi BJimmie Tyler Brashear ElementaryDallas ISD · 82 · 1.3 mi CAdelle Turner ElementaryDallas ISD · 77 · 1.3 mi BMark Twain School for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 86 · 1.4 mi DGolden Rule Charter SchoolGolden Rule Charter School · 69 · 1.8 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 0.2 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.3 mi PAdvanced Preparatory InternationalPrivate · 8–12 · 1.3 mi
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Questions about John W Carpenter Elementary

What is John W Carpenter Elementary’s TEA rating?

John W Carpenter Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does John W Carpenter Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 2121 Tosca Ln in Dallas.

How many students go to John W Carpenter Elementary?

208 students in 2024–25, up 10% from 189 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does John W Carpenter Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 35th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 6 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to John W Carpenter 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.