MANARA STEM ACADEMY - ARLINGTON

Charter School 271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Manara STEM Academy in Arlington, Texas, is a specialized charter school that focuses on an integrated curriculum rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Serving a diverse student population, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic environment designed to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical proficiency. By blending traditional core subjects with innovative, project-based learning, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education, particularly in competitive STEM-related fields.

Beyond its academic focus, Manara STEM Academy places a significant emphasis on character development and community integration. The school environment is structured to foster collaboration and curiosity, encouraging students to apply scientific principles to real-world scenarios. By providing a targeted educational experience in the Arlington area, the academy serves as a bridge for students looking to develop specialized expertise while receiving a well-rounded foundation in humanities and social sciences.

271

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANARA STEM ACADEMY - ARLINGTON
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	16
Black	66
Asian	24
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
150 (55.4%)
Black
66 (24.4%)
Asian
24 (8.9%)
Hispanic
16 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	MANARA ACADEMY
Phone:	(972)304-1155
Website:	http://manaraacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 44

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANARA STEM ACADEMY - ARLINGTON
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	19
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	22
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	13

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANARA STEM ACADEMY - ARLINGTON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	50.2%
Male	135	49.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th