- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142012982
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks #9 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142012982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy grew from 838 students in 2022-23 to 884 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 482142012982 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy grew from 838 students in 2022-23 to 884 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Prairie 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
- This school 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- Garner Fine Ar 817
Garner Fine Arts Academy
817 students
What this shows Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy compares
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
White 19.6%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garner Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Prairie 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy has 877 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
34.6% of students at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy?
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy ranks #9 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 Grand Prairie 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.