GOLDEN RULE SOUTHWEST

Charter School 214 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Golden Rule Southwest, located on Bruton Road in Dallas, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Golden Rule Charter School system, the campus focuses on fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment. The school emphasizes character development alongside rigorous academic instruction, aiming to prepare students for high school success while maintaining a personalized approach to learning that addresses individual student needs.

The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a community-centered atmosphere, which allows teachers and staff to build strong relationships with students and families. By integrating moral values with state-mandated curriculum standards, Golden Rule Southwest strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with both the social skills and the academic foundation necessary to excel in their future educational endeavors.

214

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOLDEN RULE SOUTHWEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	210
Black	2

Hispanic
210 (98.1 %)
White
2 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)

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:	GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(214)333-9330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 48

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 12