UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY

UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the UPLIFT EDUCATION school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 540 students offering grade levels from 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 37 teachers, UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Grand Preparatory is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving students from grades PK through 12. As part of the Uplift Education network—the largest charter school system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area—the school is committed to providing a college-preparatory education that emphasizes academic rigor and character development. The campus follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which focuses on developing critical thinking, global awareness, and inquiry-based learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the demands of higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Uplift Grand Preparatory fosters a supportive school culture that prioritizes the "whole child" approach, offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and social-emotional learning opportunities. Because it is a public charter school, it is open to all students regardless of zip code, often utilizing a lottery system for enrollment. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and college readiness, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide families in the Grand Prairie community with a high-quality alternative to traditional neighborhood schools.

For more information, contact UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY at (972) 854-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.