Dallas ISD Statistics 2026: Enrollment, Schools & Charts
Dallas Independent School District enrolled 134,308 students in the completed 2025–26 Texas Education Agency enrollment file. The 2026 accountability system included 237 Dallas ISD campuses.
Dallas ISD's live 2026–27 enrollment system reported 128,939 students on September 7, 2026. The live count is kept separate from the completed TEA enrollment series because the current school year is still in progress.
Dallas ISD Core Statistics
Official enrollment and student-profile measures use TEA 2025–26 reporting. Campus and accountability measures use the 2026 accountability release.
Dallas ISD Enrollment Since 2019
The trend uses completed TEA enrollment counts for each school year. The live 2026–27 count is excluded because it is not a completed annual observation.
Dallas ISD Enrollment, 2019–20 to 2025–26
Official district enrollment reported through the Texas Performance Reporting System
The seven-year series uses the TEA enrollment measure rather than membership. Current 2026–27 enrollment remains outside the line because the reporting period is incomplete.
Enrollment movement since 2019
- Enrollment fell from 153,861 in 2019–20 to 134,308 in 2025–26, a decrease of 19,553 students or 12.7%.
- The 2024–25 count increased by 556 students before enrollment fell again in 2025–26.
- The 2025–26 annual decrease was 5,494 students, or 3.9%.
Dallas ISD Enrollment Trend Table
Annual changes are calculated from the published TEA enrollment counts. Percentage changes are rounded to one decimal place.
| School year | Enrollment | Annual change | Annual rate | Change from 2019–20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 153,861 | Base year | Base year | 0 |
| 2020–21 | 145,113 | −8,748 | −5.7% | −8,748 |
| 2021–22 | 143,558 | −1,555 | −1.1% | −10,303 |
| 2022–23 | 141,169 | −2,389 | −1.7% | −12,692 |
| 2023–24 | 139,246 | −1,923 | −1.4% | −14,615 |
| 2024–25 | 139,802 | +556 | +0.4% | −14,059 |
| 2025–26 | 134,308 | −5,494 | −3.9% | −19,553 |
Annual enrollment changes
- The largest one-year decrease in the displayed series occurred in 2020–21, when enrollment fell by 8,748 students.
- 2024–25 was the only year in the series with an increase over the preceding year.
Official Enrollment and the 2026–27 Live Count
Dallas ISD publishes an operational enrollment count during the school year, while TEA provides the completed annual enrollment series used for historical comparison.
| Dataset | Students | Reference period | Status | Primary use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEA TPRS enrollment | 134,308 | 2025–26 | Completed annual count | Official profile and historical trend |
| Dallas ISD MyData enrollment | 128,939 | 2026–27 as of Sep. 7, 2026 | Live school-year snapshot | Current operational enrollment |
Reporting-period difference
- The live 2026–27 count was 5,369 students below the completed 2025–26 count on September 7.
- The difference is not a final year-over-year rate; the 2026–27 figure can change as enrollment records are updated.
Enrollment by Grade
TEA 2025–26 enrollment covers Early Childhood through grade 12. Pre-Kindergarten combines the reported three-year-old and four-year-old Pre-K groups in the top-level total.
Dallas ISD Students by Grade, 2025–26
Official enrollment counts by grade group
The chart uses top-level TEA grade categories so PK3 and PK4 students are not counted again as separate chart bars.
Grade distribution
- Pre-Kindergarten accounted for 8.0% of Dallas ISD enrollment, compared with 4.6% statewide.
- Grade 9 was the largest individual K–12 grade at 10,463 students.
- Grades 6–8 represented about 19.7% of Dallas ISD enrollment, compared with about 22.3% of Texas enrollment.
| Grade | Dallas ISD students | Dallas share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 539 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pre-Kindergarten | 10,735 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 9,306 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| Grade 1 | 9,787 | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| Grade 2 | 10,014 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Grade 3 | 9,805 | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Grade 4 | 10,136 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| Grade 5 | 9,779 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| Grade 6 | 8,954 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| Grade 7 | 8,675 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Grade 8 | 8,769 | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Grade 9 | 10,463 | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| Grade 10 | 9,831 | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| Grade 11 | 8,680 | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Grade 12 | 8,835 | 6.6% | 7.2% |
| Total enrollment | 134,308 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Grade table detail
- Among kindergarten through grade 12, Grade 9 had the highest enrollment and Grade 7 had the lowest.
- The Pre-K total of 10,735 includes 3,801 PK3 and 6,934 PK4 students in TEA reporting.
Dallas ISD Student Population
Race and ethnicity rows are mutually exclusive enrollment categories. Student-cohort and program rows can overlap because one student may belong to several reported groups.
| Category | Student group | Dallas students | Dallas share | Texas share | Dallas–Texas gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race / ethnicity | Hispanic | 95,606 | 71.2% | 53.1% | +18.1 pp |
| Race / ethnicity | African American | 25,085 | 18.7% | 12.9% | +5.8 pp |
| Race / ethnicity | White | 8,476 | 6.3% | 24.3% | −18.0 pp |
| Race / ethnicity | Two or more races | 2,241 | 1.7% | 3.4% | −1.7 pp |
| Race / ethnicity | Asian | 1,964 | 1.5% | 5.8% | −4.3 pp |
| Race / ethnicity | American Indian | 868 | 0.6% | 0.3% | +0.3 pp |
| Race / ethnicity | Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.1% | 0.2% | −0.1 pp |
| Student cohort | Economically disadvantaged | 110,495 | 82.3% | 59.9% | +22.4 pp |
| Student cohort | Emergent bilingual / EL | 64,570 | 48.1% | 23.6% | +24.5 pp |
| Student cohort | At-risk | 104,607 | 77.9% | 54.5% | +23.4 pp |
| Student cohort | Title I | 129,647 | 96.5% | 66.1% | +30.4 pp |
| Instructional program | Bilingual / ESL education | 62,494 | 46.5% | 18.4% | +28.1 pp |
| Instructional program | Gifted and talented | 28,108 | 20.9% | 8.9% | +12.0 pp |
| Instructional program | Special education | 17,017 | 12.7% | 16.7% | −4.0 pp |
| Student cohort | Homeless | 3,126 | 2.3% | 1.3% | +1.0 pp |
Dallas and Texas student-profile differences
- The Hispanic share of Dallas ISD enrollment was 18.1 percentage points above the Texas share.
- Economically disadvantaged students represented 82.3% of Dallas ISD enrollment, 22.4 points above the statewide figure.
- The emergent bilingual / EL share was 48.1% in Dallas ISD and 23.6% statewide.
- Program and cohort percentages overlap and therefore should not be added together.
How Many Schools Are in Dallas ISD?
The 2026 TEA accountability district summary contains 237 campuses. School-type classifications include a separate elementary/secondary category.
Dallas ISD Campuses by School Type
TEA 2026 accountability campus classification
The 237-campus figure describes the TEA 2026 accountability universe. Operational directories can use different inclusion or classification rules.
Campus mix
- Elementary campuses accounted for 157 of 237 campuses, or about 66.2%.
- Dallas ISD had 37 middle schools, 38 high schools, and 5 elementary/secondary campuses under the TEA classification.
| School type | Campuses | Share of total | A–F rated | Not rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 157 | 66.2% | 155 | 2 |
| Middle school | 37 | 15.6% | 36 | 1 |
| High school | 38 | 16.0% | 36 | 2 |
| Elementary / secondary | 5 | 2.1% | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 237 | 100.0% | 231 | 6 |
Dallas ISD 2026 Campus Ratings
TEA assigned A–F ratings to 231 Dallas ISD campuses in the 2026 accountability release. Six additional campuses were listed as Not Rated.
2026 Accountability Ratings by Campus Count
A, B, C, D, F and Not Rated campuses
TEA percentage shares for A through F use 231 rated campuses as the denominator. Not Rated campuses are outside that A–F denominator.
2026 campus rating distribution
- 164 of 231 rated campuses, or about 71.0%, received an A or B.
- B was the most common rating, assigned to 116 campuses.
- F was assigned to 2 campuses; 6 campuses were Not Rated.
| Rating | Campuses | Share of A–F rated |
|---|---|---|
| A | 48 | 20.8% |
| B | 116 | 50.2% |
| C | 52 | 22.5% |
| D | 13 | 5.6% |
| F | 2 | 0.9% |
| Not Rated | 6 | Outside A–F denominator |
Dallas ISD 2026 Accountability Scores
The district received an overall score of 85 and a B rating in the August 2026 TEA accountability release.
| Measure | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | B |
| Student Achievement | 79 | C |
| School Progress | 86 | B |
| Academic Growth | 77 | C |
| Relative Performance | 86 | B |
| Closing the Gaps | 81 | B |
District accountability profile
- School Progress and Relative Performance were the highest displayed domain measures at 86.
- Academic Growth was the lowest displayed score at 77.
- The overall score of 85 produced a district rating of B.
What Separates Dallas ISD's 2026 Profile
The figures describe enrollment scale, grade structure, student population and campus reporting without assigning causes to the differences.
Enrollment remains below the 2019–20 level
The completed TEA series shows a 12.7% decrease over six annual intervals. The smaller 2026–27 live count cannot yet be treated as the next completed point in that series.
Pre-K represents a larger enrollment share
Pre-K students made up 8.0% of Dallas ISD enrollment in 2025–26, compared with 4.6% statewide. The district's grade distribution therefore differs from the Texas profile before kindergarten begins.
Several student-group shares exceed Texas levels
Dallas ISD reported higher shares of economically disadvantaged, emergent bilingual / EL, at-risk and Title I students than Texas as a whole. These categories overlap and measure different student characteristics or program eligibility.
School counts depend on the reporting definition
The 237-campus total is tied to the TEA 2026 accountability universe. A school directory, program list or operational enrollment system can classify or include entities differently, so school counts should retain their source definition.
Data Sources and Measurement
Official enrollment
Texas Education Agency, Texas Performance Reporting System, 2025–26 Student Information for Dallas ISD, district ID 057905.
Historical enrollment
TEA TPRS district enrollment records for school years 2019–20 through 2025–26. The same enrollment field is used across the displayed series.
Current enrollment snapshot
Dallas ISD MyData Enrollment Statistics. The live 2026–27 district count totaled 128,939 students in records uploaded September 7, 2026.
Campus structure
Texas Education Agency 2026 Accountability District Summary for Dallas ISD. The source classifies 237 campuses as elementary, middle, high school or elementary/secondary.
Campus ratings
TEA 2026 Accountability District Summary. A–F percentages use the 231 rated campuses as the denominator; six campuses were Not Rated.
District accountability
TEA 2026 Accountability Rating Overall Summary, released August 2026. Overall and domain scores use the state accountability methodology for the 2026 release.
Student population
TEA 2025–26 Student Information supplies race and ethnicity, economic disadvantage, emergent bilingual / EL, Title I, at-risk and instructional-program counts and percentages.
Supporting federal reference
NCES Common Core of Data provides the federal district reference system. Newer Texas state reporting is used for the district statistics shown where available.
Enrollment definition: the main enrollment figure is the TEA enrollment count of 134,308, not the 2025–26 membership count of 134,302. Grade, demographic and student-cohort percentages use the TEA enrollment column where that measure is reported.
Campus definition: 237 refers to campuses included in the TEA 2026 accountability district summary. It should not be assumed to equal every Dallas ISD directory or program-entry count.
Percentage denominators: demographic and program shares generally use district enrollment. A–F campus rating percentages use 231 rated campuses. Student program and cohort groups overlap.
Rounding: source percentages are shown to one decimal place. Derived annual enrollment rates and campus shares are rounded to one decimal place, so displayed percentages may not reproduce exact counts when multiplied.
The 134,308 figure is the completed 2025–26 TEA enrollment count. The 128,939 figure is a Dallas ISD operational snapshot for 2026–27 as of September 7, 2026. Their difference should not be reported as a final annual enrollment decline until a comparable completed 2026–27 count is available.
The 2026 title also covers the 2026 accountability release. Enrollment year, live school-year status and accountability year remain separate reporting concepts.