Enrollment
78
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Federal NCES profile for Golden Rule Grand Prairie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480023712866Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Rule Grand Prairie earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Rule Grand Prairie has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Rule Grand Prairie ranks #16 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Golden Rule Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480023712866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Rule Grand Prairie compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Golden Rule Grand Prairie is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Grand Prairie, Texas, enrolling 78 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Texas schools, with 78 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Golden Rule Charter School spends $10,896 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Golden Rule Charter School also operates Golden Rule Charter School (490 students) and Golden Rule Desoto (402 students) alongside Golden Rule Grand Prairie.
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 Golden Rule Grand Prairie compares
Golden Rule Grand Prairie on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$10,896
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 84.6%
African American 11.5%
White 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Golden Rule Grand Prairie is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Golden Rule Charter School, which includes Golden Rule Grand Prairie.
$10,896
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 78.5%
Federal 19.6%
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 Golden Rule Grand Prairie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rule Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Desoto | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Southwest | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Rule Grand Prairie's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Golden Rule Grand Prairie
How many students attend Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie has 78 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Rule Grand Prairie is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
75.0% of students at Golden Rule Grand Prairie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
The largest demographic group at Golden Rule Grand Prairie is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Rule Grand Prairie?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Rule Grand Prairie rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Rule Grand Prairie 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 Golden Rule Grand Prairie a good school?
Golden Rule Grand Prairie earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Golden Rule Charter School?
Besides Golden Rule Grand Prairie, Golden Rule Charter School also operates Golden Rule Charter School (490 students), Golden Rule Desoto (402 students), and Golden Rule Southwest (214 students). See the Golden Rule Charter School district page for the complete list.
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