How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arlington ISD | Grand Prairie ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, Texas | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 56,167 | 27,019 |
| Number of Schools | 75 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arlington ISD | Grand Prairie ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,746 | $11,976 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.1% | 18.4% |
| State Revenue | 23.9% | 44.0% |
| Local Revenue | 57.0% | 37.5% |
Arlington ISD
Federal State Local
Grand Prairie ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arlington ISD | Grand Prairie ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.4% | 7.1% |
| African American | 26.3% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.0% | 69.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.6% | 62.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arlington ISD | Grand Prairie ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 140 | 92 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 458.7:1 | 393.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 21.2% |
School Types
Arlington ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 55
Grand Prairie ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 29
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.