- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie H S
Federal NCES profile for Grand Prairie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142002152
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Prairie H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Prairie H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie H S ranks #11 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Grand Prairie H S held near 2,914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 195.4 → 182.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-87 students YoY 482142002152 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,817 enr · 14.4:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Grand Prairie H S held near 2,914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 195.4 → 182.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Prairie H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- This school
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
- Garner Fine Ar 817
Garner Fine Arts Academy
817 students
What this shows Grand Prairie H S reports 2,817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Prairie H S compares
Grand Prairie H S 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,817 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,817
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
757
in-school suspensions + 315 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.2%
African American 11.0%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Grand Prairie H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garner Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Prairie H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~2,817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Prairie H S
How many students attend Grand Prairie H S?
Grand Prairie H S has 2,817 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,001 (2022-23) → 2,914 (2023-24), nearly flat (-87).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Grand Prairie H S?
73.1% of students at Grand Prairie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Prairie H S?
The largest demographic group at Grand Prairie H S is Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Prairie H S?
Grand Prairie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Prairie H S rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Prairie H S ranks #11 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 H S, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students), and Ronald W Reagan Middle (885 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.