La Bajada, Dallas facts for kids

La Bajada is a small neighborhood. It is located in West Dallas, Texas, in the United States.

This neighborhood has clear boundaries. Canada Drive is to its north and east. Sylvan Avenue is on the west side. Singleton Boulevard marks its southern edge.

Who Lives in La Bajada?

Every ten years, the United States counts its people. This count is called a census. It helps us learn about where people live.

The last big count for La Bajada was in 2000. At that time, 1,133 people lived there. Most people in La Bajada were of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 93.5% of the population.

The census also looks at different racial groups. In 2000, about 45.7% of residents were White. About 2.2% were African American. A small number, 0.8%, were Native American. The rest of the population included people from other races or a mix of two or more races.

Schools in La Bajada

Students in La Bajada attend public schools. These schools are part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD).

Younger students go to Lorenzo DeZavala Elementary School. This school teaches children from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade.

After elementary school, students move on to middle school. Sixth through eighth graders attend Thomas A. Edison Middle Learning Center.

Finally, older students go to high school. Thomas A. Edison Middle Learning Center sends its students to L.G. Pinkston High School.