ACADEMY OF DALLAS

Charter School 220 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy of Dallas is an open-enrollment public charter school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment with a commitment to high standards in core curriculum subjects. Its mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating rigorous classroom instruction with character education to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its community-oriented approach, often serving families in the 75232 zip code and surrounding neighborhoods. As a public charter institution, it operates independently of the local school district, allowing it to implement specific educational programs and a unique school culture tailored to its student body. The Academy of Dallas typically emphasizes smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere intended to foster student engagement and academic growth within the urban Dallas landscape.

220

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY OF DALLAS
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	57
Black	157
Two or More	3

Black
157 (71.4%)
Hispanic
57 (25.9%)
White
3 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)

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:	ACADEMY OF DALLAS
Phone:	(214)371-9600
Website:	http://academyofdallas.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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 35

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY OF DALLAS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	18
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	20
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	25
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY OF DALLAS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	47.7%
Male	115	52.3%

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