Opened in 1914, John S. Armstrong Elementary School was the first school built in Highland Park. Nowadays, staff and students can see the green and yellow school colors proudly displayed throughout the campus. The school boasts a cafeteria, bountiful library and spacious auditorium in addition to Alice’s Garden, the outdoor learning space that was added to the school grounds in 2014.
The parents of students who attend Armstrong Elementary school can volunteer and support the school through the active PTA or dad’s club. The PTA supports the school and holds various events for students and parents throughout the year. If you’re an Armstrong Eagle, you won’t want to miss the annual Founders Day Picnic or the Armstrong Eagle Ranch Auction.
John S. Armstrong Elementary School is located off Cornell Avenue in Dallas. The school serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade and provides special education services to students who qualify. There’s also a Talented and Gifted Program for qualified students. With its wide variety of programs, academics and extracurriculars, students at John S. Armstrong thrive academically as well as socially.
Armstrong Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-4
3600 Cornell Ave,
Dallas, TX
Highland Park Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Betsy Cummins
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
401:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/11/2019
The teachers were caring and wonderful. The special ed program is superb, especially at integrating the students within the mainstream classroom.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/12/2011
We have been thoroughly impressed with Armstrong. This was our first year, and we had the usual nerves that accompany starting a new school. From the first meet the teacher night to our first parent/teacher conference we were treated so kindly and our input was greatly valued. We are looking forward...
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List Price Range
$149K - $8.5M
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$2,790,465
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$215,327
% of College Grads
84.1%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
4,187 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
17.1%
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