Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Duncanville ISD

James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary

6700 Wandt, Dallas, TX 75236 · (972) 708-6600

C
72 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 17 points from 2025Up from an F (55) in 2025.
538students
14.2students per teacher
93.9%attendance
5thof 8 Duncanville ISD elementary schools
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BBBDBCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

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 achievementF · 57

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 71

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

Closing the gapsC · 74

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Duncanville ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level44%
Meets grade level22%
Duncanville ISD elementary schools: 30.3%
Masters grade level6%

Students and teachers

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

538students in 2024–25Up 8% from 498 the year before
14.2students per teacher38 full-time teachers
20.1average class sizeDuncanville ISD elementary schools: 20
3.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$59,947average teacher base pay
87.2%from low-income familiesDuncanville ISD elementary schools: 84%
36.8%English learners
4.5%in gifted & talented
19.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 57.2%African American 36.1%White 4.1%Two or More Races 2%Asian 0.6%

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 Duncanville ISD (district website).

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Nearby schools

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

BUME Preparatory Academy - DuncanvilleUME Preparatory Academy · 81 · 0.6 mi BWilliam Lee Hastings ElementaryDuncanville ISD · 82 · 1.0 mi BFairmeadows ElementaryDuncanville ISD · 83 · 1.4 mi DCharles Acton Leadershp AcademyDuncanville ISD · 68 · 1.5 mi BH Bob Daniel Sr ElementaryDuncanville ISD · 82 · 1.7 mi CGlenn C Hardin ElementaryDuncanville ISD · 73 · 1.8 mi PFirst Methodist SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.6 mi PBrowns Early Discovery SchoolPrivate · PK–1 · 2.3 mi PUniversity of Dreams at IbocPrivate · K–8 · 2.6 mi
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Questions about James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary

What is James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary’s TEA rating?

James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary earned a C (72 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an F (55) in 2025.

What grades does James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Duncanville ISD, at 6700 Wandt in Dallas.

How many students go to James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary?

538 students in 2024–25, up 8% from 498 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary compare with other Duncanville ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 8 Duncanville ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to James R Bilhartz Jr Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Duncanville 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.