ACADEMY OF DALLAS
ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ACADEMY OF DALLAS school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 432 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 24 teachers, ACADEMY OF DALLAS 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.
The ACADEMY OF DALLAS is an open-enrollment public charter school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment with a commitment to high standards in core curriculum subjects. Its mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating rigorous classroom instruction with character education to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.
The school is known for its community-oriented approach, often serving families in the 75232 zip code and surrounding neighborhoods. As a public charter institution, it operates independently of the local school district, allowing it to implement specific educational programs and a unique school culture tailored to its student body. The ACADEMY OF DALLAS typically emphasizes smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere intended to foster student engagement and academic growth within the urban Dallas landscape.
For more information, contact ACADEMY OF DALLAS at (214) 371-9600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75232
(214) 371-9600
ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- ACADEMY OF DALLAS
- Total Students:
- 432
- Teachers:
- 24.67
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 432 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY OF DALLAS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.