Harry C Withers Elementary School

3959 Northaven Road

School District

Dallas Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

School Map for Dallas Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by teacher on September 19, 2024

Withers is a great neighborhood school with awesome options for dual language and gen ed (we are in dual but have lots of friends in gen ed and very happy!) There is a ton of parental involvement and lots of opportunities to be involved.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2024

Withers is a great school with a tremendous community. Very involved families from the PTA to dad’s club, strong administration and engaging teachers.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2022

We really enjoy our time there. Very active PTA and dads club. Lots of activities and great teachers / staff.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2019

Overall a good school. Some teachers need to be replaced with more professional people.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2017

Withers is a wonderful school! We had our children in both dual-language and general education, and have had wonderful teachers, classmates, and families on both tracks. Parental, teacher and administrative involvement and dedication to the school is amazing - you see that in the great turnout at school events (from 5K in the fall to "PawPawPalooza" and Variety Show in winter to auction in spring), attended by kids, families, teachers and administrators, and in the teachers, parents and neighbors volunteering their time for extracurricular activities like Destination Imagination, chess club, choir and sports, and curricular activities like Field Day, Art Day, and Earth Day. Not to mention the day-to-day involvement of many parents in the classroom, providing support to the teachers and kids. Robust fundraising - speaking to the deep commitment of Withers families to their school - funds many of the "extras" that enhances the kids' experience in this diverse school. Academics is great, and many kids go on to academic magnet programs like Travis. We recently moved out-of-state and our kids transitioned to magnet gifted-and-talented programs without missing a beat. We miss Withers!
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2015

We have been consistently blow away by the care of the teachers at Withers. They are truly excellent!
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2014

Withers is an exceptional "gem" of a school in our North Dallas community. Outstanding leadership, a strong teaching staff (both dual-language and General education) and a supportive, involved parent and community base make this a great DISD option. My two children are thriving and we, as a family, have made many of our closest friends through our Withers community. Truly worth your consideration.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

Withers is a wonderful school with a great community of parents! We are in the kindergarten general education class. We hoped to be in the dual language program but we did not get in with the lottery drawing. The kinder class is large but we have a full time aide, which decreases the student to teacher ratio 1 to 14. The general teacher is great and our child loves going to school. Their class ranks at the top of the chart compared to other kinder classes. We have been very happy and had high expectations for our little one going to kinder!
Submitted by other on April 30, 2014

After hearing positive things from neighbors, we wanted to check out Withers. While the dual language program definitely has support, the general education program struggles. For example, there are 27 kids in the general ed Kindergarten class. My takeaway is that Withers is a school of have and have nots and if you're not in dual language, don't bother.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

My two children attend Withers, it is not a school that I just checked out, and I could not be more pleased. Both the dual language and general education programs are thriving. It is a testament to the excellence of the general education program that it has experienced that growth that is has due to the number of neighborhood students that are choosing to attend this DISD school and enroll in general education. There are more classes and teachers being added next year. Overall it is a gem of a school with outstanding leadership, excellent teachers and staff and amazing parent and community support. I would not hesitate to enroll my students in either the dual language OR general education curriculum, and I would encourage any parents considering Withers to meet with the principal, tour the school and talk with parents in BOTH the dual language and general education program.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

Withers has been a great school for my child! He is in the dual language program and really enjoys school. Parental support, volunteers, and the surrounding neighborhood make Withers an excellent school. There are extracurricular programs such as choir, chess, and garden club.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

We are proud parents and PTA supporters of Withers Elementary for the past 6 years! The school is busting with spirit, volunteerism, and strong educators. We have parents that want to make a difference, and educators that teach to the individual child. Couldn't be happier to go "public". It's been a great experience for our family.
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2013

We were hesitant to go to a DISD public school and figured the obvious choice would be one of the abundant private schools in the neighborhood. I am SO glad we listened to the enthusiastic push by the many people who told us "just give it a try - what coud it hurt?" BEST DECISION EVER.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2013

We LOVE Withers! I grew up in Dallas and attended a private school growing up. Withers has exceeded our expectations as a parent and our kids love it. If you are in the neighborhood, strongly consider sending your kids here.
Submitted by teacher on September 18, 2011

Withers is a wonderful place to work. My co-workers are dedicated, and the support of the community is amazing. I would like to note that the test scores posted by Greatschools are incorrect. We are a TEA Recognized school with a Reading score of 84%, not 72%. Thank you for your interest in Withers Elementary!
Submitted by other on April 05, 2011

Best Parent involvement Best teachers and Principal. Lot of support from the Latin parents. Best PTA. Great Community