- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Prairie, TX
School for the Highly Gifted
Federal NCES profile for School for the Highly Gifted, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482142013172Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for the Highly Gifted earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School for the Highly Gifted has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for the Highly Gifted ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142013172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
School for the Highly Gifted held near 125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482142013172 · Grand Prairie, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
142 enr · 10.1:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
School for the Highly Gifted held near 125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
School for the Highly Gifted 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 142
School for the Highly Gifted
142 students
What this shows School for the Highly Gifted reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for the Highly Gifted compares
School for the Highly Gifted 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.3%
African American 23.9%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: Asian at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, School for the Highly Gifted 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 School for the Highly Gifted Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for the Highly Gifted'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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for the Highly Gifted
How many students attend School for the Highly Gifted?
School for the Highly Gifted has 142 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for the Highly Gifted?
The student-teacher ratio at School for the Highly Gifted is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 School for the Highly Gifted?
24.2% of students at School for the Highly Gifted are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for the Highly Gifted?
The largest demographic group at School for the Highly Gifted is Asian at 30.3% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for the Highly Gifted?
School for the Highly Gifted has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 School for the Highly Gifted rank among elementary schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, School for the Highly Gifted ranks #1 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 School for the Highly Gifted, 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.