- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IL
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171570001867
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Prairie Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 840
- students enrolled
Grand Prairie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Ccsd 157c · Illinois
NCES ID 171570001867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171570001867 · Frankfort, IL Other · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 15:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory Creek Middle School (943 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grand Prairie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek Middle School
943 students
- Chelsea Elem S
Chelsea Elem School
893 students
- This school
Grand Prairie Elementary School
840 students
What this shows Grand Prairie Elementary School reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Prairie Elementary School compares
Grand Prairie Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$15,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Grand Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Ccsd 157c, which includes Grand Prairie Elementary School.
$15,049
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grand Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Elementary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Prairie Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Prairie Elementary School?
Grand Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Grand Prairie Elementary School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Frankfort Ccsd 157c?
Besides Grand Prairie Elementary School, Frankfort Ccsd 157c also operates Hickory Creek Middle School (943 students) and Chelsea Elem School (893 students). See the Frankfort Ccsd 157c district page for the complete list.
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