UPLIFT PINNACLE PREP PS

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Uplift Pinnacle Preparatory is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. As part of the Uplift Education network—the largest charter school system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area—the school adheres to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. This curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and academic rigor, aiming to prepare students for success in college and beyond through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a college-preparatory culture that begins in the primary grades. By focusing on inquiry-based learning and character development, Uplift Pinnacle strives to close the achievement gap for students in the Dallas community. Families who choose this school are typically looking for a rigorous alternative to traditional district public schools, with a specific focus on preparing students for the demands of higher education through a consistent, mission-driven academic program.

486

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT PINNACLE PREP PS
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	353
Black	111
Asian	1
Two or More	12

Hispanic
353 (72.6%)
Black
111 (22.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.5%)
White
9 (1.9%)
Asian
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)442-6100
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 135

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPLIFT PINNACLE PREP PS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	135
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPLIFT PINNACLE PREP PS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	53.1%
Male	228	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

ACADEMY OF DALLAS

Charter School 220 Students

2324 S VERNON AVE
DALLAS, TX 75224 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th