UPLIFT ATLAS PREP PS

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 643 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Uplift Peak Preparatory Primary is a tuition-free public charter school located in the historic Old East Dallas neighborhood. As part of the Uplift Education network—the largest charter school system in North Texas—the school is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. It utilizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and inquiry-based learning, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are well-prepared for the academic demands of higher education.

The school serves a close-knit community and focuses on holistic student development, blending academic excellence with character building. By maintaining a small-school environment within a larger network, Uplift Peak provides personalized attention to its students, fostering a supportive culture that aims to close the achievement gap. Through its commitment to the IB program, the school strives to empower students not only to succeed in their studies but also to become responsible, globally-minded citizens.

643

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT ATLAS PREP PS
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	499
Black	102
Asian	15
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
499 (77.6%)
Black
102 (15.9%)
Two or More
19 (3.0%)
Asian
15 (2.3%)
White
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (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:	UPLIFT EDUCATION
Phone:	(214)821-7325
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPLIFT ATLAS PREP PS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPLIFT ATLAS PREP PS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	327	50.9%
Male	316	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)