- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Crosswinds Accelerated H S
Federal NCES profile for Crosswinds Accelerated H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142012100
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosswinds Accelerated H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosswinds Accelerated H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosswinds Accelerated H S ranks #7 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142012100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Crosswinds Accelerated H S grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 482142012100 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 20.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Crosswinds Accelerated H S grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crosswinds Accelerated H S 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 435
Crosswinds Accelerated H S
435 students
What this shows Crosswinds Accelerated H S reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crosswinds Accelerated H S compares
Crosswinds Accelerated H S 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% 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.
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
African American 11.5%
White 7.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Crosswinds Accelerated H S is less 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 Crosswinds Accelerated H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosswinds Accelerated H S'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 other 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crosswinds Accelerated H S
How many students attend Crosswinds Accelerated H S?
Crosswinds Accelerated H S has 435 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosswinds Accelerated H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosswinds Accelerated H S is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosswinds Accelerated H S?
61.9% of students at Crosswinds Accelerated H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosswinds Accelerated H S?
The largest demographic group at Crosswinds Accelerated H S is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosswinds Accelerated H S?
Crosswinds Accelerated H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crosswinds Accelerated H S rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosswinds Accelerated H S ranks #7 of 36 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 schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Crosswinds Accelerated H S, 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.