- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Golden Rule Grand Prairie grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 480023712866 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
78 enr · 11.1:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Rule Charter School (490 students)
Golden Rule Grand Prairie grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Golden Rule Grand Prairie in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Golden Rule Ch
Golden Rule Charter School
490 students
- Golden Rule De
Golden Rule Desoto
402 students
- Golden Rule So
Golden Rule Southwest
214 students
- Golden Rule 99
Golden Rule
99 students
- This school 78
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
78 students
- Golden Rule Sc 15
Golden Rule Schools Inc - Wilmer
15 students
What this shows Golden Rule Grand Prairie reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Rule Grand Prairie compares
Golden Rule Grand Prairie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,907
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
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.
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
District finance for Golden Rule Charter School reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.