- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Prairie, TX
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482142002164
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 482142002164 · Grand Prairie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 15.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science 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
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 716
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
716 students
What this shows Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy compares
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.8%
African American 13.5%
White 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science 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
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
74.3% of students at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy?
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy ranks #4 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science 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.