WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Charter School 690 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
William B. Travis World Language Academy, 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 environment that focuses on global literacy, offering students the unique opportunity to achieve fluency in a second language—specifically Spanish—alongside their core curriculum. By integrating world languages into daily instruction, the academy aims to prepare students to be culturally aware, competitive, and successful in an increasingly interconnected global society.

The school is designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience that balances linguistic development with high academic standards in subjects like math, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, William B. Travis World Language Academy emphasizes character development and critical thinking, encouraging students to become engaged, empathetic citizens. With a commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence, the campus provides a supportive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while gaining the skills necessary for long-term academic and professional achievement.
690
Total Students
51.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic660
Black14
Asian2
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    660 (95.7%)
  • Black
    14 (2.0%)
  • White
    10 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone: (972)262-2990
Website: http://www.gpisd.org/travis
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 550
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 75
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 66
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten66
Kindergarten70
Grade 169
Grade 262
Grade 368
Grade 477
Grade 574
Grade 669
Grade 769
Grade 866
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM B TRAVIS WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32947.7%
Male36152.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)