THURGOOD MARSHALL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

1160 WARRIOR TRL
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

www.gpisd.org/marshall

629 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. As a Leadership Academy, the school is designed with a focused mission to cultivate academic excellence, character development, and strong leadership skills in its students. It emphasizes a rigorous educational environment that encourages pupils to take ownership of their learning while preparing them for the challenges of higher education and their future careers.

Beyond academics, the academy places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By integrating leadership principles into its curriculum and daily operations, the school aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society. Its commitment to the "Warrior" spirit—as reflected in its location on Warrior Trail—fosters a sense of pride and unity among students, staff, and the surrounding Grand Prairie community.

629

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THURGOOD MARSHALL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	434
Black	119
Asian	27
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

Hispanic
434 (69.0 %)
Black
119 (18.9 %)
White
32 (5.1 %)
Asian
27 (4.3 %)
Two or More
13 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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)522-7200
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/marshall
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 45

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 104