Colin Powell Elementary School

5009 South Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | (972) 642-3961
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 507
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 5009 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Thelma Jones
  • Fax: (972) 642-4049
  • Website: www.gpisd.org
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 507
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 243 (47.9%)
  • Females: 264 (52.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 40 (7.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 83 (16.4%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 123 (24.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Colin Powell Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.2%
Black15831.2%
Asian7013.8%
Hispanic13426.4%
White14428.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Colin Powell Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten10.2%
Kindergarten7013.8%
1st Grade8316.4%
2nd Grade8416.6%
3rd Grade8516.8%
4th Grade7615.0%
5th Grade10821.3%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
11.2
District:
9.6
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
31.0%
District:
38.0%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
27.6%
District:
17.6%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
27.6%
District:
20.1%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
13.8%
District:
14.5%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$68,053
District:
$66,750
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$50,293
District:
$49,976
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,297
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,575
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$50,568
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$59,920
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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