UPLIFT MERIDIAN PREP PS

www.uplifteducation.org

Charter School 461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Uplift Meridian School, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is part of the Uplift Education network, the largest charter school organization in North Texas. The school operates under a tuition-free, open-enrollment model, focusing on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum to students in underserved communities. By emphasizing high academic standards and a structured learning environment, the school aims to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school is notable for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which encourages critical thinking, global awareness, and holistic development. In addition to core academics, Uplift Meridian prioritizes character development and community involvement, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to become responsible, globally-minded citizens. Through its partnership with families and its dedication to closing the achievement gap, the school strives to provide a pathway to college for students who might otherwise face limited educational opportunities.

461

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPLIFT MERIDIAN PREP PS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	288
Black	153
Asian	1
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
288 (62.5%)
Black
153 (33.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.8%)
White
5 (1.1%)
Asian
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:	(817)288-1700
Website:	http://www.uplifteducation.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 100

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPLIFT MERIDIAN PREP PS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	100
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPLIFT MERIDIAN PREP PS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	52.1%
Male	221	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)