- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Garner Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Garner Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142006420
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garner Fine Arts Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garner Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garner Fine Arts Academy ranks #4 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142006420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Garner Fine Arts Academy held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 482142006420 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 15.1:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Garner Fine Arts Academy held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garner Fine Arts Academy 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 817
Garner Fine Arts Academy
817 students
What this shows Garner Fine Arts Academy reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garner Fine Arts Academy compares
Garner Fine Arts Academy 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
African American 25.1%
White 18.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Garner Fine Arts Academy 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 Garner Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garner Fine Arts Academy'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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garner Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Garner Fine Arts Academy?
Garner Fine Arts Academy has 817 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garner Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Garner Fine Arts Academy is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garner Fine Arts Academy?
39.0% of students at Garner Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garner Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Garner Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garner Fine Arts Academy?
Garner Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Garner Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Garner Fine Arts Academy ranks #4 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 Garner Fine Arts Academy, 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.