DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH

School Overview
David Daniels Elementary Academy of Science & Math, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The school is distinct for its rigorous academic focus, centered specifically on integrating science and mathematics into the core curriculum. By emphasizing inquiry-based learning and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students from an early age, preparing them for advanced academic pathways in higher grades.

Beyond its academic curriculum, David Daniels Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a technology-rich learning environment that fosters student engagement. The school leverages its partnership with the district to provide resources that support hands-on experimentation and real-world application of scientific concepts. By blending traditional elementary education with a specialized focus on technical literacy, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly complex, science-driven workforce.
445
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic284
Black139
Asian1
Two or More11
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    284 (63.8%)
  • Black
    139 (31.2%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.5%)
  • White
    9 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone: (972)264-7803
Website: http://www.gpisd.org/daniels
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 382
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 104
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten104
Kindergarten40
Grade 148
Grade 259
Grade 368
Grade 463
Grade 563
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22650.8%
Male21949.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)