LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY
LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 862 students offering grade levels from 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 52 teachers, LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized elementary campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The school distinguishes itself through a dedicated focus on environmental science, integrating hands-on ecological studies into its core academic curriculum. By utilizing its unique campus setting and local resources, the academy aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students from an early age.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The faculty emphasizes collaborative learning, project-based activities, and community involvement to ensure that students are not only prepared for future academic success but are also equipped to become environmentally conscious citizens. Through its specialized programming and emphasis on scientific inquiry, LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY strives to empower its students to explore, analyze, and protect the world around them.
For more information, contact LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY at (972) 642-0448 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052
(972) 642-0448
http://www.gpisd.org/dezavala
LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 862 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 862
- Teachers:
- 52.56
- 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 862 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.4%
- Black or African American
- 15.1%
- White
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.