John W Carpenter El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-5
2,537th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
John W Carpenter El ranking
SchoolRow ranks John W Carpenter El 2,537th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
John W Carpenter El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 73 students tested
John W Carpenter El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 189 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.6% | 63.5% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| Black | 48.2% | 30.7% | ▼ 17.5 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near John W Carpenter El
Typical home value $236K in zip 75224 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John W Carpenter El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Daniel Webster ElDallas ISD · 0.5 mi away3,021st of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 3Barbara Jordan ElDallas ISD · 1 mi away3,421st of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 7Jimmie Tyler Brashear ElDallas ISD · 1.2 mi away1,455th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 58% - 3Adelle Turner ElDallas ISD · 1.3 mi away3,419th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 9Mark Twain School for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away544th of 4,406
ELA 86% · Math 54% - –Elementary' Disciplinary Alternative Education PrgDallas ISD · 1.8 mi away
- 3Golden Rule Charter SchoolGolden Rule Charter School · 1.8 mi away · charter3,172nd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 32% - 6Clinton P Russell ElDallas ISD · 2 mi away1,949th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John W Carpenter El in?
John W Carpenter El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is John W Carpenter El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John W Carpenter El 2,537th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of John W Carpenter El?
Hispanic 64%, Black 31%, White 3%, Two or more races 2% (189 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John W Carpenter El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75224 is $236K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.