ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL

School Overview
Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Milam Elementary, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District that focuses on providing a rigorous, hands-on education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Named after the first Hispanic woman in space, the academy aims to foster innovation and critical thinking by integrating STEM concepts across the core curriculum. The school emphasizes project-based learning, which encourages students to solve real-world problems and develop the collaborative skills necessary for future success in a technology-driven workforce.

The academy is designed to cultivate a high-achieving learning environment that prepares students for secondary-level STEM programs. By leveraging state-of-the-art resources and dedicated faculty, Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy offers a unique educational experience that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction. Through its commitment to excellence and diversity, the school strives to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and inventors, ensuring that all students are equipped with the technical literacy and academic foundation needed to excel in an increasingly globalized society.
650
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic537
Black69
Asian9
Two or More9
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    537 (82.6 %)
  • Black
    69 (10.6 %)
  • White
    22 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)262-7131
Website: http://www.gpisd.org/ochoa
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 503
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 115
Grade 2 117
Grade 3 109
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten94
Grade 1115
Grade 2117
Grade 3109
Grade 4104
Grade 5111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32950.6%
Male32149.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)