Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Dallas ISD

Obadiah Knight Elementary

5555 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75235 · (972) 749-5300

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 12 points from 2025Down from an A (92) in 2025.
279students
12.1students per teacher
96%attendance
93rdof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CBADBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Obadiah Knight 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 · 74

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 84

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

Closing the gapsC · 72

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Obadiah Knight 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 level80%
Meets grade level57%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level27%

Students and teachers

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

279students in 2024–25Down 4% from 291 the year before
12.1students per teacher23 full-time teachers
10.4average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
5.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,570average teacher base pay
98.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
70.3%English learners
16.5%in gifted & talented
7.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 92.5%African American 4.7%White 1.4%Asian 0.7%Two or More Races 0.4%

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 Obadiah Knight Elementary.

Under constructionMoody Children's HospitalOpens 2031 · 0.6 mi away AnnouncedEquinix DA12 data center campusFirst building late 2027 (per filing) · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CMontessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez ElementaryDallas ISD · 71 · 0.0 mi BMaple Lawn ElementaryDallas ISD · 85 · 0.6 mi ABiomedical Preparatory at UT SouthwesternDallas ISD · 93 · 0.7 mi –Callier Center Pre-School Deaf (0-5)Dallas ISD · 0.7 mi DEsperanza Medrano ElementaryDallas ISD · 60 · 0.9 mi BArlington Park Early Childhood CenterDallas ISD · 85 · 1.0 mi PWillow Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.0 mi POur Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.5 mi PUpperroom AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 1.6 mi
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Questions about Obadiah Knight Elementary

What is Obadiah Knight Elementary’s TEA rating?

Obadiah Knight Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Obadiah Knight Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 5555 Maple Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Obadiah Knight Elementary?

279 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 291 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does Obadiah Knight Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 93rd of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 8 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Obadiah Knight 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.