At a glance
Reported students
816
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629.5
East Grand Preparatory Academy: 816 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 941
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about East Grand Preparatory Academy
East Grand Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Dallas. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Cityscape Schools. NCES reports 816 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.1%) and Black (14.1%). English learners represent 58.7% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Grand Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 58.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic83.1%
- Black14.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cityscape Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near East Grand Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn STEAM Academy Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 548 | 0.2 mi |
| Eduardo Mata Montessori School Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–08 | 720 | 0.8 mi |
| Oran M Roberts El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 340 | 0.9 mi |
| William Lipscomb El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 387 | 1 mi |
| Uplift White Rock Hills Prep PS Elementary · Charter · Uplift Education | PK–05 | 640 | 1.1 mi |
| Ignacio Zaragoza El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 292 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Grand Preparatory Academy
What grades does East Grand Preparatory Academy serve?
East Grand Preparatory Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cityscape Schools.
How many students attend East Grand Preparatory Academy?
East Grand Preparatory Academy reported 816 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 941 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Grand Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 816 students and 42.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Grand Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Grand Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of East Grand Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Grand Preparatory Academy in?
East Grand Preparatory Academy is part of Cityscape Schools, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Grand Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Auburn STEAM Academy (0.2 mi), Eduardo Mata Montessori School (0.8 mi), Oran M Roberts El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.