Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colin Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colin Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Colin Powell Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colin Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colin Powell Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colin Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Colin Powell Elementary School is ranked #898 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Colin Powell Elementary School often compared to?
Colin Powell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garner Fine Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Colin Powell Elementary School?
486 students attend Colin Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Colin Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colin Powell Elementary School?
Colin Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colin Powell Elementary School offer ?
Colin Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colin Powell Elementary School part of?
Colin Powell Elementary School is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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