EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY
EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the CITYSCAPE SCHOOLS school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 740 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 26 teachers, EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.
EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in the East Dallas area, is a public charter school operated by Cityscape Schools. The institution serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare children for high school, college, and beyond. As a tuition-free public charter, the academy aims to provide high-quality educational opportunities to the local community, focusing on small class sizes, personalized instruction, and the development of strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.
The school operates under a mission centered on "healthy bodies and healthy minds," which manifests in a holistic approach to education. Beyond traditional academics, East Grand Preparatory integrates physical wellness and nutrition into its daily programming to ensure students are well-equipped to learn. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school strives to close the achievement gap for students in the Dallas area while cultivating a culture of character, high expectations, and long-term academic success.
For more information, contact EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (214) 824-4747 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75223
(214) 824-4747
http://www.cityscapeschools.org
EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 740 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- CITYSCAPE SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 740
- Teachers:
- 26.79
- 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 740 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST GRAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.9%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- White
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.