UPLIFT GRADUS PREP PS

Charter School 597 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Uplift Gradus Preparatory, located in DeSoto, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates as part of the Uplift Education network. Serving students in the K–5 grade range, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and cultural awareness. By utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, the school focuses on developing critical thinking skills and a global perspective, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is noted for its structured and supportive learning environment, which prioritizes small class sizes and personalized attention to help students master core subjects like literacy and mathematics. As an Uplift Education campus, Gradus Preparatory also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the "whole child" approach, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also socially and emotionally prepared for the challenges of middle school and high school. The campus serves as a key educational resource in the DeSoto area, committed to closing the achievement gap for families seeking high-quality public school alternatives.
597
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT GRADUS PREP PS
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic184
Black375
Two or More31
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    375 (62.8%)
  • Hispanic
    184 (30.8%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.2%)
  • White
    5 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)451-5551
Website: http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 437
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 64
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPLIFT GRADUS PREP PS
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten64
Kindergarten98
Grade 181
Grade 2104
Grade 384
Grade 485
Grade 581
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPLIFT GRADUS PREP PS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30150.4%
Male29649.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)