WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Charter School
655 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
William B. Travis World Language Academy, 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 environment that focuses on global literacy, offering students the unique opportunity to achieve fluency in a second language—specifically Spanish—alongside their core curriculum. By integrating world languages into daily instruction, the academy aims to prepare students to be culturally aware, competitive, and successful in an increasingly interconnected global society.
The school is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience that balances linguistic development with high academic standards in subjects like math, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, William B. Travis World Language Academy emphasizes character development and critical thinking, encouraging students to become engaged, empathetic citizens. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, the campus provides a supportive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while gaining the skills necessary for long-term academic and professional achievement.
The school is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience that balances linguistic development with high academic standards in subjects like math, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, William B. Travis World Language Academy emphasizes character development and critical thinking, encouraging students to become engaged, empathetic citizens. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, the campus provides a supportive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while gaining the skills necessary for long-term academic and professional achievement.
655
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 627 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic627 (95.7 %)
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Black15 (2.3 %)
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White9 (1.4 %)
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Asian3 (0.5 %)
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Two or More1 (0.2 %)
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: | GRAND PRAIRIE ISD |
| Phone: | (972)262-2990 |
| Website: | http://www.gpisd.org/travis |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 655 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 550 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 75 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
39
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
64
Grade 2
76
Grade 3
72
Grade 4
69
Grade 5
58
Grade 6
79
Grade 7
60
Grade 8
69
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 |
| Kindergarten | 69 |
| Grade 1 | 64 |
| Grade 2 | 76 |
| Grade 3 | 72 |
| Grade 4 | 69 |
| Grade 5 | 58 |
| Grade 6 | 79 |
| Grade 7 | 60 |
| Grade 8 | 69 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 306 | 46.7% |
| Male | 349 | 53.3% |
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