Thomas Tolbert El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
3,370th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
4000 BLUE RDG RD, Dallas, TX 75233
(972)794-5900NCES ID 481623007254Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Tolbert El 3,370th 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 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 120 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 302 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.4% | 64.9% | ▲ 14.5 pts | |
| Black | 47.6% | 28.8% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $293K in zip 75233 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Thomas Tolbert El
- #2057La Academia De EstrellasLa Academia De Estrellas · 0.8 mi away · charter2,057th of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲11 · Math 50% ▲12Compare - #1748Leslie A Stemmons ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away1,748th of 4,406
ELA 57% ▲19 · Math 48% ▲10Compare - #3021Daniel Webster ElDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away3,021st of 4,406
ELA 44% ▲6 · Math 39% ▲1Compare - #2159Hall Personalized Learning Academy at Oak CliffDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away2,159th of 4,406
ELA 50% ▲12 · Math 47% ▲9Compare - #1455Jimmie Tyler Brashear ElDallas ISD · 2 mi away1,455th of 4,406
ELA 53% ▲15 · Math 58% ▲20Compare - #3172Golden Rule Charter SchoolGolden Rule Charter School · 2 mi away · charter3,172nd of 4,406
ELA 48% ▲10 · Math 32% ▼6Compare - #2537John W Carpenter ElDallas ISD · 2.1 mi away2,537th of 4,406
ELA 51% ▲13 · Math 40% ▲2Compare - #2103Leila P Cowart ElDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away2,103rd of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲11 · Math 49% ▲11Compare
What school district is Thomas Tolbert El in?
Thomas Tolbert El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Thomas Tolbert El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Tolbert El 3,370th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Tolbert El?
Hispanic 65%, Black 29%, White 3%, Two or more races 2% (302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Tolbert El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75233 is $293K 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.