Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-4, D P Morris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
D P Morris Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
D P Morris Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D P Morris Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3917 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D P Morris Elementary School's ranking?
D P Morris Elementary School is ranked #3917 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are D P Morris Elementary School often compared to?
D P Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carol Holt Elementary School, Kenneth Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend D P Morris Elementary School?
586 students attend D P Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of D P Morris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D P Morris Elementary School?
D P Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does D P Morris Elementary School offer ?
D P Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is D P Morris Elementary School part of?
D P Morris Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is D P Morris Elementary School located?
D P Morris Elementary School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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