Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Dallas ISD

Whitney M Young Jr Elementary

4601 Veterans Dr, Dallas, TX 75216 · (972) 749-2000

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from an A (91) in 2025.
371students
15students per teacher
94%attendance
78thof 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools
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BCDBABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Whitney M Young Jr 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 achievementD · 69

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

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

Closing the gapsB · 83

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Whitney M Young Jr 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 level67%
Meets grade level32%
Dallas ISD elementary schools: 45.4%
Masters grade level10%

Students and teachers

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

371students in 2024–25Up 1% from 367 the year before
15students per teacher25 full-time teachers
21average class sizeDallas ISD elementary schools: 17.3
9.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,737average teacher base pay
97%from low-income familiesDallas ISD elementary schools: 89.4%
42%English learners
13.2%in gifted & talented
17.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 55.3%African American 40.4%White 1.9%Two or More Races 1.9%Asian 0%

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Nearby schools

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

BShirley Isom-Newsome Montessori Academy at Harry StoneDallas ISD · 89 · 0.2 mi CH I Holland Elementary at LisbonDallas ISD · 75 · 0.6 mi DAlbert C Black Jr STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 69 · 1.1 mi BJohn Neely Bryan ElementaryDallas ISD · 86 · 1.2 mi ABarack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A Maceo SmithDallas ISD · 98 · 1.3 mi BClara Oliver ElementaryDallas ISD · 86 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Whitney M Young Jr Elementary

What is Whitney M Young Jr Elementary’s TEA rating?

Whitney M Young Jr Elementary earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Whitney M Young Jr Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 4601 Veterans Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Whitney M Young Jr Elementary?

371 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 367 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Whitney M Young Jr Elementary compare with other Dallas ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 78th of 155 Dallas ISD elementary schools (tied with 10 others). 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Whitney M Young Jr 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.