ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL

School Overview
Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Milam Elementary, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District that focuses on providing a rigorous, hands-on education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Named after the first Hispanic woman in space, the academy aims to foster innovation and critical thinking by integrating STEM concepts across the core curriculum. The school emphasizes project-based learning, which encourages students to solve real-world problems and develop the collaborative skills necessary for future success in a technology-driven workforce.

The academy is designed to cultivate a high-achieving learning environment that prepares students for secondary-level STEM programs. By leveraging state-of-the-art resources and dedicated faculty, Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy offers a unique educational experience that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction. Through its commitment to excellence and diversity, the school strives to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and inventors, ensuring that all students are equipped with the technical literacy and academic foundation needed to excel in an increasingly globalized society.
696
Total Students
46.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic616
Black40
Asian10
Two or More7
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    616 (88.5%)
  • Black
    40 (5.7%)
  • White
    20 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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)262-7131
Website: http://www.gpisd.org/ochoa
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 503
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 69
Kindergarten 99
Grade 1 101
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 96
Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten69
Kindergarten99
Grade 1101
Grade 2115
Grade 3106
Grade 496
Grade 5110
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELLEN OCHOA STEM ACADEMY AT BEN MILIAM EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34349.3%
Male35350.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)