Dallas Independent School District

The Dallas Independent School District is located in Dallas, TX and includes 226 schools that serve 159,144 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Dallas Independent School District spends $7,924 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Dallas Independent School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Dallas Independent School District, 8% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dallas Independent School District serves 23% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.