Armstrong Elementary School

3600 CORNELL AVE DALLAS TX 75205

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 39 of 129 in Texas

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About Armstrong Elementary School

John S. Armstrong Elementary School in Dallas, Texas, is recognized for having a supportive and caring environment where students flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. John S. Armstrong Elementary School places a high priority on students' individual growth and personal responsibility to the community, using a focus on lifelong learning and self-discipline.

Armstrong is committed to a diverse student population and has an excellent student-teacher ratio of 13:1. John S. Armstrong is an elementary school with adequate academic achievement, consisting of 77% proficiency in reading and 67% in math per the Texas Education Agency.

?There are great opportunities for parent involvement through the PTA, which fulfills a vital role in bringing parents and the community together to help the school. Consequently, the John S. Armstrong Elementary School is proud to have received recognition for educational excellence and is one of Dallas' top elementary schools.

Contact Information

Address

3600 CORNELL AVE DALLAS TX 75205

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Phone

(214) 780-3100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
409
Total Students
$55505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Armstrong Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

39

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.2%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic 8.3%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 6.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
78.2%
Asian
6.8%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
6.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 409
51.8%
212 Female
48.2%
197 Male

Student Population

409 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

401 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Armstrong Elementary updates: construction on track, online registration opening in August, town hall safety discussion, wheelchair accessibility available, etc.

FAQ

Q. What grade levels are served at Armstrong Elementary School?

A. Armstrong Elementary serves students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade.



Q. How many children are enrolled at Armstrong Elementary?

A. Approximately 415 children are enrolled at Armstrong Elementary.



Q. What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary?

A. The student-to-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary is about 13 to 1, which is slightly better than the Texas average.



Q. What is the student achievement in Armstrong Elementary's academics?

A. Students attained approximately 67% proficiency in math and 77% proficiency in reading, which is above the state average.



Q. What is the student demographic at Armstrong Elementary School?

A. The demographic statistics show nearly 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 6% multiracial.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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