DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH

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.
385
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic227
Black126
Asian2
Two or More17
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    227 (59.0 %)
  • Black
    126 (32.7 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.4 %)
  • White
    10 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten52
Grade 160
Grade 267
Grade 355
Grade 452
Grade 561
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19350.1%
Male19249.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)