GOLDEN RULE DESOTO

GOLDEN RULE DESOTO is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 215 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 15 teachers, GOLDEN RULE DESOTO 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.

GOLDEN RULE DESOTO, located at 135 W Wintergreen Rd in DeSoto, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 12. As part of the Golden Rule Charter Schools network, the campus is designed to provide a personalized learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and families to ensure each student receives the attention needed to succeed.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school integrates values-based education into its daily operations, focusing on the "Golden Rule"—treating others as one would wish to be treated. This focus on social-emotional learning, combined with a commitment to college and career readiness, prepares students for life after graduation. The campus offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, positioning itself as a close-knit educational community dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the DeSoto student population.

For more information, contact GOLDEN RULE DESOTO at (469) 248-4463 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

135 W WINTERGREEN RD
DESOTO, TX 75115
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GOLDEN RULE DESOTO is a public Title I Charter school in DESOTO, TX with about 215 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
215
Teachers:
15
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 215 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.5%
Black or African American
29.3%
White
4.2%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

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.