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What tradition at STEPHEN F AUSTIN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY should never be changed?
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Enrollment
605
Elementary
DISTRICT 548 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRAND PRAIRIE ISD·NCES 482142002144
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy
815 N W 7TH ST, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050 · (972) 343-4600 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL605 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 48% of Texas public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
481 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 48 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 93 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 107 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 85 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 91 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 91 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 90 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (93) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (90).
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
40.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +5.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
45.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +5.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 40 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 5 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 22.0% | 18.0% | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| Mathematics | 23.0% | 22.0% | 24.0% | 31.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| 2024-25 | 38.0% | 49.0% |
| 2023-24 | 43.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 50.0% | 68.0% |
| 2021-22 | 54.0% | 66.0% |
| 2020-21 | 35.0% | 40.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 44% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 40% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy's state test result (43.6% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy this school | 605 | 79.5% | 43.6% |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School GRAND PRAIRIE | 623 | 79.3% | 36.6% |
| Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School EL PASO | 558 | 81.4% | 33.1% |
| Travis Elementary School ROSENBERG | 579 | 81.2% | 38.4% |
| Kriewald Road School of the Arts SAN ANTONIO | 610 | 75.7% | 37.4% |
| Taylor Ray Elementary School ROSENBERG | 615 | 82.9% | 45.9% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.6% | #2,134 of 4,401 | #142 of 421 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #2,291 of 4,466 ▼ 577 | #192 of 429 ▼ 52 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.0% | #3,673 of 4,466 no change | #340 of 429 ▼ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -16.5pp | #122 of 3,998 | #17 of 399 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 605 | #1,587 of 4,938 | #119 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #2,665 of 4,622 | #249 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.8% | #3,395 of 4,628 | #315 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.5% | #1,986 of 4,789 | #286 of 437 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.5% | #404 of 1,307 | #36 of 118 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
605
+35 (+6%) vs 2020
+69% since 1990-91, when it was 358
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 605 | 39.7 | 15.2:1 | 80% (481) |
| 2023-24 | 572 | 36 | 15.9:1 | 83% (474) |
| 2022-23 | 556 | 38.2 | 14.6:1 | 86% (479) |
| 2020-21 | 570 | 36 | 15.8:1 | 85% (484) |
| 2017-18 | 502 | 35 | 14.4:1 | 87% (436) |
| 2015-16 | 518 | 31 | 16.7:1 | 87% (451) |
| 2010-11 | 537 | 36 | 14.9:1 | 85% (455) |
| 2000-01 | 372 | 29 | 12.8:1 | 76% (284) |
| 1990-91 | 358 | 20 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (502 to 605); teachers up 14% (35 to 39.7).
About Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy is an elementary school located in GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, in Dallas County. The grade span is pre-K through 5, and enrollment is 605 students.
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy sits within GRAND PRAIRIE ISD, which has 40 schools and 27,240 students.
At Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy, Hispanic students make up 82% of the student body. The remaining students are 9% Black and 6% White. Among people living in Dallas County, the Hispanic share is about 41%. By the diversity index, Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy comes in at 31%.
The school reports 39.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 15.2 students per teacher. Elementary schools in Texas have a similar average ratio of 15.1:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 80% of students. Across public schools in Dallas County, the average is about the same, 77%.
Measured against Texas public elementary schools, Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy receives a B-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Based on its free or reduced-price lunch share, the BeatsExpectations model predicts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 39.7% for Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy. The school posts 43.6%, 3.9 points above the prediction.
Dallas County has these Census figures: median household income is about $76,547, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The public schools of Dallas County number 771 and enroll about 459,645.
The shortest distance from Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy to another public school is about 0.5 miles, to Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie. The five-mile area around Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy holds at least 8 other public schools. Nearby schools with test data average 40.6% proficiency; Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy posts 43.6%.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy had 570 students in 2020-21 and 605 in 2024-25, a 6% gain.
Discussions about Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
- South Grand Prairie High SchoolHigh · 3,239 students
- Grand Prairie High SchoolHigh · 2,817 students
- John A Dubiski Career High SchoolHigh · 1,574 students
- Bill Arnold Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,081 students
- Ronald W Reagan Middle SchoolMiddle · 885 students
- Grand Prairie Fine Arts AcademyHigh · 877 students
Other schools in GRAND PRAIRIE
- South Grand Prairie High SchoolHigh · 3,239 students
- Grand Prairie High SchoolHigh · 2,817 students
- John A Dubiski Career High SchoolHigh · 1,574 students
- Bill Arnold Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,081 students
- Advantage AcademyCombined · 972 students
- Iltexas Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolElementary · 936 students
Nearby schools
- Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie0.5 mi · 500
- Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy0.5 mi · 877
- Crosswinds Accelerated High School0.6 mi · 435
- Digital Arts & Technology Academy at Adams Middle School0.6 mi · 542
- Grand Prairie High School0.6 mi · 2,817
- Uplift Grand Prep Middle School0.7 mi · 446
Frequently asked questions
About Stephen F Austin Environmental Science AcademyHow large is Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy?
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy enrolls approximately 605 students in grades PK-05.
Is Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy have?
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
How diverse is Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy?
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy reports a student body of 6% White, 82% Hispanic, 9% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy?
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy is overseen by GRAND PRAIRIE ISD in Dallas County.
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