GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Golden Rule Charter School, located at 2602 W. Illinois Ave in Dallas, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school dedicated to providing a personalized, values-based education. As part of a larger network, this campus focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous character development and core academic excellence. The school aims to serve the local community by fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and responsibility, helping students build the foundational skills necessary for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is known for its relatively small, student-centered setting, which allows for more individualized attention and a close-knit school community. By prioritizing the "Golden Rule"—treating others as one would like to be treated—the institution integrates social-emotional learning with a standard academic curriculum. This approach is intended to provide a safe and encouraging space for students from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate the challenges of their formative years while preparing them to become productive and ethical citizens.

490

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	481
Black	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
481 (98.2%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
White
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(214)333-9330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 56

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOLDEN RULE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	51.8%
Male	236	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)