Whitney M Young Jr El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
3,553rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
4601 VETERANS DR, Dallas, TX 75216
(972)749-2000NCES ID 481623001390Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Whitney M Young Jr El 3,553rd 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 132 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.8% | 56.5% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Black | 50.3% | 39.9% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $176K in zip 75216 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Whitney M Young Jr El in?
Whitney M Young Jr El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Whitney M Young Jr El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whitney M Young Jr El 3,553rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Whitney M Young Jr El?
Hispanic 57%, Black 40%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whitney M Young Jr El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75216 is $176K 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.