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Adelle Turner El

5505 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75232 · (972)794-6300

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–5
Enrollment
285
FTE teachers
22
Student/teacher
13.0:1
District
Dallas ISD

About this school

Adelle Turner EL is a elementary school located in Dallas, TX, serving grades -1–5 and approximately 285 students. Operated by Dallas ISD, 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 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13.0:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Adelle Turner EL is a traditional zoned public school within Dallas ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

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.

For families in Dallas considering elementary placement, Adelle Turner EL is one of the campuses The Fort Worth regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Adelle Turner EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Adelle Turner EL". 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 Adelle Turner El located?
Adelle Turner El is located at 5505 S Polk St in Dallas, TX 75232.
What grades does Adelle Turner El serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Adelle Turner El?
Approximately 285 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Adelle Turner El?
Adelle Turner El is part of Dallas ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4816230).
Is Adelle Turner El a charter or magnet school?
Adelle Turner El is a traditional zoned public school within Dallas ISD.

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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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