Edwin J Kiest Elementary School

2611 Healey Dr, Dallas, TX 75228 | (972) 502-5600
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 688
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2.5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Carolyn Lewis
  • Fax: (972) 502-5601
  • Website: www.dallasisd.org
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 688
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 358 (52.0%)
  • Females: 330 (48.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 58 (8.4%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 564 (82.0%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 622 (90.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Edwin J Kiest Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black8111.8%
Asian50.7%
Hispanic57483.4%
White284.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Edwin J Kiest Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten9714.1%
Kindergarten9213.4%
1st Grade9213.4%
2nd Grade10515.3%
3rd Grade11616.9%
4th Grade9914.4%
5th Grade8712.6%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
14.3
District:
11.9
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
25.0%
District:
33.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
22.5%
District:
21.5%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
20.0%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
35.0%
District:
21.0%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$81,416
District:
$79,563
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$55,491
District:
$54,645
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,350
District:
$47,743
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,136
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$50,618
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$54,432
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$66,353
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 2.5

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2 reviews for Edwin J Kiest Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on November 12, 2010
  • Rating: 1 (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I havent liked the school since my daughter and son started last year, i have two children that go.. I loved Mrs Cole,And Mrs Lamb but the rest have no clue and to packed to even care they are just there for the checks im very very sad for the children that go and are influnced with them i myself am ready to put them in another school
  • Reviewed by Student on March 19, 2010
  • Rating: 4 (4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i myself went to this school for 4 years it is truly a great school,but it is dirty ,nasty,and the teaching isint good,i would give a coumplement to Mrs.Elis-kinder,Mrs.Cherry-4th,and Mrs.Wookds-5th

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