WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY
WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 819 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 57 teachers, WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY 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.
William B. Travis World Language Academy, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The school is distinct for its rigorous academic environment that focuses on global literacy, offering students the unique opportunity to achieve fluency in a second language—specifically Spanish—alongside their core curriculum. By integrating world languages into daily instruction, the academy aims to prepare students to be culturally aware, competitive, and successful in an increasingly interconnected global society.
The school is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience that balances linguistic development with high academic standards in subjects like math, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, William B. Travis World Language Academy emphasizes character development and critical thinking, encouraging students to become engaged, empathetic citizens. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, the campus provides a supportive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while gaining the skills necessary for long-term academic and professional achievement.
For more information, contact WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY at (972) 262-2990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
(972) 262-2990
http://www.gpisd.org/travis
WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 819 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
GRAND PRAIRIE ISD - District:
- GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 819
- Teachers:
- 57.49
- 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 819 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.4%
- White
- 16.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.