Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Dallas ISD

Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy

5640 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75241 · (972) 749-3500

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (89).
392students
14students per teacher
94.8%attendance
50thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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BBBDBBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy 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 · 78

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 88

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level79%
Meets grade level50%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level20%

Students and teachers

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

392students in 2024–25Down 8% from 426 the year before
14students per teacher28 full-time teachers
20.7average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
13.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$73,201average teacher base pay
96.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
15.8%English learners
17.6%in gifted & talented
16.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 74.5%Hispanic 24.5%White 0.5%Asian 0%Two or More Races 0%

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Nearby schools

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

BGateway Charter AcademyGateway Charter Academy · 89 · 0.5 mi BOtto M Fridia ElementaryDallas ISD · 80 · 0.9 mi BLife School Oak CliffLife School · 84 · 1.0 mi DUplift Wisdom Prep PsUplift Education · 67 · 1.2 mi BClara Oliver ElementaryDallas ISD · 86 · 1.2 mi BMark Twain School for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 86 · 1.2 mi PBishop Dunne Catholic SchoolPrivate · 6–12 · 2.5 mi PSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.8 mi PCasa de Paz MontessoriPrivate · PK–3 · 3.7 mi
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Questions about Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy

What is Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy’s TEA rating?

Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (89) in 2025.

What grades does Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 5640 S Marsalis Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy?

392 students in 2024–25, down 8% from 426 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 50th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 11 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Thomas L Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy?

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.