ALEX SANGER PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.dallasisd.org/sanger

769 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Alex Sanger Elementary School, located in the Lochwood neighborhood of East Dallas, is a notable campus within the Dallas Independent School District. As a Pre-K through 5th-grade institution, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor. It serves a diverse student body and places a significant emphasis on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop both intellectually and socially.

The school is particularly recognized for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which focuses on inquiry-based learning and developing students as global citizens. Beyond the core curriculum, Alex Sanger offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to support the "whole child." With its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, the school maintains a reputation for being a staple of the local community, focused on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

769

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALEX SANGER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	515
Black	72
Asian	12
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

Hispanic
515 (67.0%)
White
144 (18.7%)
Black
72 (9.4%)
Two or More
22 (2.9%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)749-7600
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/sanger
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 81

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALEX SANGER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	81
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	80
Grade 8	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALEX SANGER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	46.2%
Male	414	53.8%

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