ERVIN C WHITT EL

3320 S EDELWEISS
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

www.gpisd.org/whitt

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ervin C. Whitt Elementary is a public school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving students as part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and student development. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student achievement, the campus aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character-building, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the GPISD network, Whitt Elementary utilizes various district resources and instructional strategies to address the diverse needs of its student population. For families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or campus initiatives, the official website provides detailed updates and administrative resources.

523

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ERVIN C WHITT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	367
Black	95
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Hispanic
367 (70.2%)
Black
95 (18.2%)
White
37 (7.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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)264-5024
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/whitt
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 87

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 82