COLIN POWELL EL

5009 S CARRIER PKWY
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

www.gpisd.org/powell

482 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colin Powell Elementary School, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors, often incorporating the district's focus on innovative teaching strategies and personalized learning.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the well-being of its students. As an elementary institution, it prioritizes building a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics, complemented by extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and social collaboration. By maintaining a connection to the broader GPISD mission, Colin Powell Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

482

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLIN POWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	170
Black	163
Asian	66
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
170 (35.3 %)
Black
163 (33.8 %)
Asian
66 (13.7 %)
White
61 (12.7 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)642-3961
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/powell
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 93