DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
385 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
David Daniels Elementary Academy of Science & Math, 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 focus, centered specifically on integrating science and mathematics into the core curriculum. By emphasizing inquiry-based learning and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students from an early age, preparing them for advanced academic pathways in higher grades.
Beyond its academic curriculum, David Daniels Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a technology-rich learning environment that fosters student engagement. The school leverages its partnership with the district to provide resources that support hands-on experimentation and real-world application of scientific concepts. By blending traditional elementary education with a specialized focus on technical literacy, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly complex, science-driven workforce.
Beyond its academic curriculum, David Daniels Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a technology-rich learning environment that fosters student engagement. The school leverages its partnership with the district to provide resources that support hands-on experimentation and real-world application of scientific concepts. By blending traditional elementary education with a specialized focus on technical literacy, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly complex, science-driven workforce.
385
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 227 |
| Black | 126 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic227 (59.0 %)
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Black126 (32.7 %)
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Two or More17 (4.4 %)
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White10 (2.6 %)
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Asian2 (0.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | GRAND PRAIRIE ISD |
| Phone: | (972)264-7803 |
| Website: | http://www.gpisd.org/daniels |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 385 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 382 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 24 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
38
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
67
Grade 3
55
Grade 4
52
Grade 5
61
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 38 |
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 67 |
| Grade 3 | 55 |
| Grade 4 | 52 |
| Grade 5 | 61 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 193 | 50.1% |
| Male | 192 | 49.9% |
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