LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY

3410 KIRBY CREEK DR
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

www.gpisd.org/dezavala

716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized elementary campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The school distinguishes itself through a dedicated focus on environmental science, integrating hands-on ecological studies into its core academic curriculum. By utilizing its unique campus setting and local resources, the academy aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students from an early age.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The faculty emphasizes collaborative learning, project-based activities, and community involvement to ensure that students are not only prepared for future academic success but are also equipped to become environmentally conscious citizens. Through its specialized programming and emphasis on scientific inquiry, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy strives to empower its students to explore, analyze, and protect the world around them.

716

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LORENZO DE ZAVALA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	557
Black	97
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
557 (77.8%)
Black
97 (13.5%)
White
35 (4.9%)
Asian
11 (1.5%)
Two or More
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)642-0448
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/dezavala
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 42

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 142