UPLIFT GRADUS PREPARATORY

UPLIFT GRADUS PREPARATORY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the UPLIFT EDUCATION school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 486 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 26 teachers, UPLIFT GRADUS PREPARATORY 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 GRADUS PREPARATORY, located in DeSoto, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates as part of the Uplift Education network. Serving students in the K–5 grade range, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and cultural awareness. By utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, the school focuses on developing critical thinking skills and a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is noted for its structured and supportive learning environment, which prioritizes small class sizes and personalized attention to help students master core subjects like literacy and mathematics. As an Uplift Education campus, Gradus Preparatory also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the "whole child" approach, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also socially and emotionally prepared for the challenges of middle school and high school. The campus serves as a key educational resource in the DeSoto area, committed to closing the achievement gap for families seeking high-quality public school alternatives.

For more information, contact UPLIFT GRADUS PREPARATORY at (214) 451-5551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.