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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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 507 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 325th out of 4,319 elementary schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
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
- Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD)
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,476
- Graduation Rate: 65.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 26,395
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 158 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 70 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 26.4% |
| White | 144 | 28.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 1 | 0.2% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 13.8% |
| 1st Grade | 83 | 16.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 84 | 16.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 85 | 16.8% |
| 4th Grade | 76 | 15.0% |
| 5th Grade | 108 | 21.3% |
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
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on November 30, 2010
- Rating:
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