- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 482142002148 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 17.8:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math 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 445
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math
445 students
What this shows David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math compares
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,976
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 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.
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
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.