- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Prairie, TX
Colin Powell El
Federal NCES profile for Colin Powell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482142007577
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colin Powell El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colin Powell El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colin Powell El ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142007577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Colin Powell El grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 482142007577 · Grand Prairie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 20.9:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Colin Powell El grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Colin Powell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 628
Colin Powell El
628 students
What this shows Colin Powell El reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colin Powell El compares
Colin Powell El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
African American 33.9%
Asian 13.4%
White 12.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Colin Powell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colin Powell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colin Powell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colin Powell El
How many students attend Colin Powell El?
Colin Powell El has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell El is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colin Powell El?
35.9% of students at Colin Powell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colin Powell El?
The largest demographic group at Colin Powell El is Hispanic or Latino at 35.0% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colin Powell El?
Colin Powell El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colin Powell El rank among elementary schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Colin Powell El ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Colin Powell El, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.