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Golden Rule Desoto

2602 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75233 · (469)248-4463

Type
Other
Grades
-1–12
Enrollment
446
FTE teachers
41
Student/teacher
10.9:1
District
Golden Rule Charter School
Designation
Charter

About this school

Golden Rule Desoto is a school located in Dallas, TX, serving grades -1–12 and approximately 446 students. Operated by Golden Rule Charter School, the campus sits about 29.0 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10.9:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Golden Rule Desoto operates as a publicly funded charter school. These designations affect funding, enrollment policy, and the kinds of state and federal accountability measures the campus is subject to.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

The Fort Worth covers Golden Rule Desoto's news as part of broader education reporting for Dallas families and educators.

Tip about Golden Rule Desoto? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Golden Rule Desoto". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Golden Rule Desoto located?
Golden Rule Desoto is located at 2602 W Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX 75233.
What grades does Golden Rule Desoto serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 12 as a other campus.
How many students attend Golden Rule Desoto?
Approximately 446 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Golden Rule Desoto?
Golden Rule Desoto is part of Golden Rule Charter School (NCES LEA ID: 4800237).
Is Golden Rule Desoto a charter or magnet school?
Yes — Golden Rule Desoto operates as a publicly funded charter school.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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