STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL

STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL 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.

Stephen F. Austin Elementary, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, the school focuses on equipping its diverse student body with the fundamental skills necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors, while also encouraging active participation in the local school community.

In line with the district’s broader mission, Stephen F. Austin Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive approach to education that integrates rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional support. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood it occupies, striving to build strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students. With a focus on continuous improvement and academic excellence, the faculty works to create a personalized experience that meets the unique needs of every learner, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL at (972) 343-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

815 N W 7TH ST
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050-3498
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STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL is a public Title I school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
34.95
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 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.7%
White
11.6%
Black or African American
10.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.