Obadiah Knight Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2615 Anson Rd
       Dallas, TX  75235-3798


(972) 749-5300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2524th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,862 Help


Students who attend Obadiah Knight Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas J Rusk Middle
High:    North Dallas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.0%
African American:
3.2%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Compare Details Obadiah Knight Elementary ranks worse than 54.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 68th among 146 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95%), African American (3.2%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Obadiah Knight Elementary is 13.2, which is the 41st best among 146 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Obadiah Knight Elementary is $12,862, which is the 72nd highest among 146 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Obadiah Knight Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Obadiah Knight Elementary 2524th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Obadiah Knight Elementary in the ranking list.)

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English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Obadiah Knight Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.22 3378th 3465 2.5%
2005 17.68 3231st 3475 7.0%
2006 18.51 3199th 3476 8.0%
2007 33.05 2950th 3724 20.8%
2008 26.92 3215th 3768 14.7%
2009 43.20 2583rd 3884 33.5%
2010 66.90 1341st 3937 65.9%
2011 76.22 741st 4095 81.9%
2012 67.43 1286th 4206 69.4%
2013 64.21 1483rd 4221 64.9%
2014 68.11 1298th 4260 69.5%
2015 48.22 2429th 4320 43.8%
2016 43.84 2604th 4286 39.2%
2017 63.63 1312th 4329 69.7%
2018 64.06 1291st 4359 70.4%
2019 62.92 1370th 4479 69.4%
2021 59.09 1559th 4578 65.9%
2022 53.66 1944th 4581 57.6%
2023 44.16 2524th 4647 45.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 723rd 3226 77.6%
2019 72.99 526th 3333 84.2%
2021 79.15 363rd 3446 89.5%
2022 75.78 483rd 3487 86.1%
2023 62.80 1012th 3556 71.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.86 492nd 3799 87.0%
2022 74.69 523rd 3952 86.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.31 557th 4264 86.9%
2019 75.41 575th 4309 86.7%
2021 69.68 860th 4451 80.7%
2022 65.56 1151st 4477 74.3%
2023 52.50 2016th 4521 55.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.03 780th 4306 81.9%
2019 60.52 1475th 4348 66.1%
2021 62.70 1375th 4499 69.4%
2022 52.26 2006th 4561 56.0%
2023 60.18 1562nd 4588 66.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.91 1200th 3106 61.4%
2019 51.50 1968th 3184 38.2%
2021 46.41 1891st 3006 37.1%
2022 38.35 2259th 2958 23.6%
2023 43.02 2172nd 2980 27.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.01 367th 4240 91.3%
2019 84.60 281st 4295 93.5%
2021 82.71 307th 4331 92.9%
2022 78.62 479th 4461 89.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 2012th 4319 53.4%
2019 63.52 1297th 4357 70.2%
2021 53.76 1800th 4498 60.0%
2022 53.70 1952nd 4563 57.2%
2023 32.33 3233rd 4585 29.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Obadiah Knight Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 934th 4168 77.6%
2019 67.36 1000th 4188 76.1%
2021 65.60 1086th 4329 74.9%
2022 60.92 1401st 4376 68.0%
2023 49.37 2091st 4401 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2016

Open Quote The school has very few programs or activities for the students. Do not expect to see your children involve in school programs, carnivals or field day. The administration has not been keeping up with the up keep of the school. Parents and stake holders involvement is none due to the current poor leadership. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, May 24, 2014

Open Quote One of the best schools I ever attended Close Quote



Enrollment information for Obadiah Knight Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 39 19 1 589 n/a n/a n/a 0 648
1989 43 12 3 596 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1990 34 14 2 601 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 38 14 3 631 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1992 32 11 1 647 1 n/a n/a 0 692
1993 29 9 1 686 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1994 33 7 0 694 3 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 25 11 2 785 2 n/a n/a 0 825
1996 25 11 2 785 2 n/a n/a 0 825
1997 23 9 0 823 2 n/a n/a 0 857
1998 25 9 0 839 2 n/a n/a 0 875
1999 18 8 0 874 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2000 19 14 0 944 0 n/a n/a 0 977
2001 16 9 0 889 0 n/a n/a 0 914
2002 9 4 0 872 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2003 9 4 0 872 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2004 3 8 0 872 2 n/a n/a 0 885
2005 2 2 1 834 2 n/a n/a 0 841
2006 2 6 0 786 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2007 4 4 1 830 0 n/a n/a 0 839
2008 5 5 0 666 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2009 2 5 0 656 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2010 1 6 0 663 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2011 3 6 0 690 0 0 1 0 700
2012 2 8 0 656 1 0 1 0 668
2013 3 8 0 662 0 0 0 0 673
2014 10 6 1 594 1 0 0 0 612
2015 6 13 1 556 2 0 0 0 578
2016 4 11 1 561 1 0 0 0 578
2017 6 12 1 539 0 0 0 0 558
2018 7 15 1 488 0 0 0 0 511
2019 9 17 1 432 0 0 0 0 459
2020 8 8 0 434 0 0 1 0 451
2021 2 10 0 370 0 0 3 0 385
2022 2 12 2 315 0 0 1 0 332
2023 3 10 1 301 0 0 2 0 317

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Obadiah Knight Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 648 1.0 648.0 n/a
1989 656 n/a n/a n/a
1990 652 40.0 16.3 n/a
1991 686 40.5 16.9 n/a
1992 692 41.1 16.8 74.1
1993 725 38.0 19.1 87.3
1994 737 38.3 19.2 76.9
1995 825 41.4 19.9 77.6
1996 825 41.4 19.9 77.6
1997 857 44.4 19.3 81
1998 875 38.7 22.6 77.6
1999 901 40.9 22.0 86.3
2000 977 49.3 19.8 85.8
2001 914 52.7 17.3 87.2
2002 886 51.1 17.3 90
2003 886 51.1 17.3 90
2004 885 51.0 17.4 95.4
2005 841 51.0 16.5 90.8
2006 796 48.8 16.3 92
2007 839 49.5 16.9 92.5
2008 676 47.0 14.4 92.3
2009 663 39.0 17.0 93.2
2010 670 40.0 16.7 95.7
2011 700 42.5 16.4 95.1
2012 668 41.0 16.2 95.5
2013 673 38.8 17.3 97.6
2014 612 36.5 16.7 98.7
2015 578 39.0 14.8 97.9
2016 578 38.0 15.2 97.2
2017 558 38.5 14.4 94.4
2018 511 32.5 15.7 95.7
2019 459 29.0 15.8 92.2
2020 451 29.0 15.5 96.2
2021 385 27.0 14.2 95.6
2022 332 27.0 12.2 94.9
2023 317 24.0 13.2 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Obadiah Knight Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 648 1.0 648.0 n/a
1989 656 n/a n/a n/a
1990 652 40.0 16.3 n/a
1991 686 40.5 16.9 n/a
1992 692 41.1 16.8 74.1
1993 725 38.0 19.1 87.3
1994 737 38.3 19.2 76.9
1995 825 41.4 19.9 77.6
1996 825 41.4 19.9 77.6
1997 857 44.4 19.3 81
1998 875 38.7 22.6 77.6
1999 901 40.9 22.0 86.3
2000 977 49.3 19.8 85.8
2001 914 52.7 17.3 87.2
2002 886 51.1 17.3 90
2003 886 51.1 17.3 90
2004 885 51.0 17.4 95.4
2005 841 51.0 16.5 90.8
2006 796 48.8 16.3 92
2007 839 49.5 16.9 92.5
2008 676 47.0 14.4 92.3
2009 663 39.0 17.0 93.2
2010 670 40.0 16.7 95.7
2011 700 42.5 16.4 95.1
2012 668 41.0 16.2 95.5
2013 673 38.8 17.3 97.6
2014 612 36.5 16.7 98.7
2015 578 39.0 14.8 97.9
2016 578 38.0 15.2 97.2
2017 558 38.5 14.4 94.4
2018 511 32.5 15.7 95.7
2019 459 29.0 15.8 92.2
2020 451 29.0 15.5 96.2
2021 385 27.0 14.2 95.6
2022 332 27.0 12.2 94.9
2023 317 24.0 13.2 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Obadiah Knight Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,815 (17.8%) $8,401 (82.2%) $10,216
2020 $2,261 (20.6%) $8,740 (79.4%) $11,001
2021 $1,698 (13.2%) $11,164 (86.8%) $12,862

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Obadiah Knight Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1370th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2524th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Obadiah Knight Elementary)4338
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Obadiah Knight Elementary)4638
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Obadiah Knight Elementary)4648
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Obadiah Knight Elementary)4617
 29%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Obadiah Knight Elementary)4558
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Obadiah Knight Elementary)4156
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Obadiah Knight Elementary)5629
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Obadiah Knight Elementary)7745
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Obadiah Knight Elementary)5525
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Obadiah Knight Elementary)7437
 37%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459317
 30.9%
African American1710
 41.2%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic432301
 30.3%
Pacific Islander00
White93
 66.7%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%94%
 1.8%


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Students at Obadiah Knight Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Obadiah Knight Elementary ranks 2524th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Obadiah Knight Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas J Rusk Middle
High : North Dallas High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Obadiah Knight Elementary.


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