UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI

UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the UPLIFT EDUCATION school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 991 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRImary is a tuition-free public charter school located in the West Dallas area, serving as part of the broader Uplift Education network. Operating with a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme framework. This approach emphasizes student-led inquiry, critical thinking, and global-mindedness, aiming to prepare young students for the demands of secondary education and beyond while fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment.

The school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing equitable access to a high-quality, college-preparatory curriculum for students in the Dallas Independent School District area. By prioritizing small class sizes and a structured academic culture, Uplift Heights seeks to cultivate not only academic proficiency but also the social-emotional skills necessary for students to succeed in college and their future careers. As part of the Uplift network, the campus maintains a strong emphasis on consistent expectations, family involvement, and the belief that every student has the potential to excel through persistence and dedicated instruction.

For more information, contact UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI at (469) 978-5321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2202 CALYPSO ST
DALLAS, TX 75212
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UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 991 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
District:
UPLIFT EDUCATION
Total Students:
991
Teachers:
54.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 991 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UPLIFT HEIGHTS PREPARATORY PRI is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.0%
Black or African American
18.3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
White
0.5%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.