ACADEMY AT NOLA DUNN

academy.burlesonisd.net/

668 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Academy at Nola Dunn is a specialized elementary campus within the Burleson Independent School District in Burleson, Texas. It is recognized for its unique educational model, which focuses on "choice learning." Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, the Academy operates as a school of choice, attracting students from across the district who are looking for a personalized, project-based, and highly engaging academic environment.

The school is centered on the principles of innovation and student-led inquiry, often utilizing a "flexible seating" and collaborative classroom approach to foster creativity and critical thinking. By emphasizing hands-on learning experiences and small-group instruction, the Academy aims to provide a rigorous curriculum that adapts to individual student needs. This environment is designed to empower students to take ownership of their education, making it a distinct option for families in the Burleson area seeking an alternative to the conventional classroom setting.

668

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY AT NOLA DUNN
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	125
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
484 (72.5%)
Hispanic
125 (18.7%)
Two or More
34 (5.1%)
Black
22 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	BURLESON ISD
Phone:	(817)245-3300
Website:	http://academy.burlesonisd.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 1

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 109