UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI

Charter School 679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Uplift Peak Preparatory Primary is a tuition-free public charter school located in the historic Old East Dallas neighborhood. As part of the Uplift Education network—the largest charter school system in North Texas—the school is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. It utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and inquiry-based learning, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are well-prepared for the academic demands of higher education.

The school serves a close-knit community and focuses on holistic student development, blending academic excellence with character building. By maintaining a small-school environment within a larger network, Uplift Peak provides personalized attention to its students, fostering a supportive culture that aims to close the achievement gap. Through its commitment to the IB program, the school strives to empower students not only to succeed in their studies but also to become responsible, globally-minded citizens.

679

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	590
Black	63
Asian	1
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
590 (86.9 %)
Black
63 (9.3 %)
White
12 (1.8 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UPLIFT EDUCATION
Phone:	(214)821-7325
Website:	http://uplifteducation.org/uplift-atlas/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPLIFT ATLAS PREPARATORY - PRI
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	50.5%
Male	336	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)