- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142008522
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #31 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory ranks #31 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142008522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 482142008522 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 12.4:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory 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 608
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory
608 students
What this shows Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory compares
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 32.2%
White 5.9%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory is more 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 Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory'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 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory
How many students attend Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory?
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory?
65.9% of students at Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory?
Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory ranks #31 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 Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory, 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.