Dallas ISD Debuts New Peabody Elementary School

The Dallas Independent School District in Dallas, Texas, recently announced the completion of the new facility for George Peabody Elementary School, according to a news release. The district partnered with Pfluger Architects and REEDER Construction on the 70,807-square-foot replacement campus, which has the capacity for 550 students. Due to aging infrastructure, the original building was demolished and the new one constructed as part of a $3.5-billion bond approved by voters in 2020.

“From the earliest sketches and listening to parents and the community, our design focused on extended learning beyond the classroom while creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment,” said Isabel Corsino, the Pfluger Dallas office’s Managing Principal. “This replacement school is a place where learning feels connected to nature and the neighborhood it serves. Glass walls flood the classrooms with light, creating spaces where students can explore, collaborate, and grow.”

The school’s design features include glass walls for daylighting and shared collaboration zones for flexible teaching opportunities. The two-story layout fits the building into a compact area while preserving outdoor spaces. Amenities include classrooms, a media center, art, music rooms, a maker space, an outdoor courtyard, and an outdoor “porch and front yard” that serves as a gathering space for the community.

“This school is a warm and inviting new hub of the community,” said Peabody Elementary Principal Sherri Rogers-Hall. “In the words of the school’s namesake, George Peabody, ‘Education is a debt due from present to future generations.’ Our school is a promise to many future students and the community where every child feels safe, welcomed, and empowered.”

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