Public elementary schoolGrades EE–8Dallas ISD

Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy

3978 Killion Dr, Dallas, TX 75229 · (972) 502-7800

A
90 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 90).
516students
14.5students per teacher
96.7%attendance
15thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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CDBADBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy has earned an A in 2 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 achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

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

Closing the gapsB · 86

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Walnut Hill International Leadership 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 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).

516students in 2024–25Up 5% from 492 the year before
14.5students per teacher36 full-time teachers
16.5average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
7.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,430average teacher base pay
82.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
57.4%English learners
30.6%in gifted & talented
3.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 85.1%White 7.6%African American 4.8%Two or More Races 1.6%Asian 0.6%

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Nearby schools

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

CStephen C Foster ElementaryDallas ISD · 74 · 1.0 mi DLeonides Gonzalez Cigarroa MD ElementaryDallas ISD · 69 · 1.0 mi BDavid G Burnet ElementaryDallas ISD · 83 · 1.3 mi AHarry C Withers ElementaryDallas ISD · 91 · 1.4 mi DF P Caillet ElementaryDallas ISD · 61 · 1.6 mi BEverette Lee Degolyer ElementaryDallas ISD · 83 · 1.7 mi PEpiscopal School of Dallas Pk-12Private · PK–12 · 0.5 mi PSt. Monica Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.5 mi POak Hill AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy

What is Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy’s TEA rating?

Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (90) in 2025.

What grades does Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy serve?

Grades EE–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 3978 Killion Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy?

516 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 492 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 15th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 5 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Walnut Hill International Leadership 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.