Enrollment
445
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math
Federal NCES profile for David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142002148
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math ranks #16 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Prairie, Texas, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,880 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #764.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students) and Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students) alongside David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math compares
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
African American 31.2%
Two or More 2.5%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Prairie Isd, which includes David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math.
$11,722
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 44.0%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math
How many students attend David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math?
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math?
The student-teacher ratio at David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math?
87.3% of students at David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math?
The largest demographic group at David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math?
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math ranks #16 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.
Is David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math a good school?
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math, 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.
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