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Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary

Q: Is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary a good school?

Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary ranks 1672 nd of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1672^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary in Grand Prairie, TX, serves 623 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as the highest-ranked elementary school in its immediate area, with a strong recent rebound to the 64th percentile statewide. This is particularly impressive given that about 79% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a measure of poverty. The school excels at serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the 75th percentile for this group—a full 11 points higher than its overall rank and a 4-star rating. This success is not matched by nearby schools with similar poverty levels, such as William B Travis World Language Academy (91% FRL) or James Bowie Fine Arts Academy (92% FRL), which rank significantly lower overall.

Eisenhower also shows strong performance for its African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the 70th and 72nd percentiles respectively (both 4-star ratings). This is a key differentiator from many surrounding schools, like Delmas F Morton Elementary (27th percentile) or Larson Elementary (10th percentile), which struggle to achieve above-average outcomes for these groups. However, a notable weakness is the school's performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, where it ranks in the 10th percentile. This contrasts sharply with its other successes and suggests a gap in language support services. For example, while Eisenhower’s 4th-grade reading scores (75.81% proficient) far exceed Bowie’s (50% proficient), Bowie often outperforms Eisenhower in Spanish reading, highlighting a potential disconnect for Spanish-speaking students.

Eisenhower’s upward trajectory is remarkable, recovering from a dip to the 36th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 64th percentile in 2025-2026, a sign of resilience and effective leadership. The school is also highly efficient with its resources, spending $8,988 per student—significantly less than peers like Delmas F Morton ($12,093) or William B Travis World Language Academy ($10,970)—yet achieving far better results. While science scores are a persistent weakness across the region (Eisenhower’s 5th-grade science proficiency was 12.5% in 2024-2025), this is a systemic issue, not unique to the school. Overall, Eisenhower is a standout choice for families seeking a school that effectively supports students from diverse backgrounds, though parents of ELL students may want to inquire about additional language resources.

623

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,016

Per pupil spending ?

79.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2102 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050-1804

(972) 262-3717

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	James Fannin Middle
High:	Grand Prairie High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.2%

African American:

10.1%

White:

8.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2021 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 64th (2026) from a 34th-percentile low (2021)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

✓Above the Texas median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg43%

Texas avg50%

1,672^nd of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

559^th of 947Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.7	1672 of 4643	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.6	2284 of 4651	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.3	2997 of 4710	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	1922 of 4647	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.4	2178 of 4581	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.9	3044 of 4578	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.5	1793 of 4479	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.5	1653 of 4359	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.4	1738 of 4329	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	76.2	940 of 4286	78.1%	★★★★☆
2015	62.7	1636 of 4320	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.2	2578 of 4260	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.8	3215 of 4221	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.9	3272 of 4206	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	47.0	2600 of 4095	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.5	2142 of 3937	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.8	2608 of 3884	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	68.6	1139 of 3768	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.2	1124 of 3724	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.7	1286 of 3476	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.2	800 of 3475	77.0%	★★★★☆
2004	65.7	1187 of 3465	65.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	715 of 2414	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	41.9	1106 of 1905	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.6	1674 of 2443	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.5	1437 of 2443	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.2	1004 of 2421	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.7	996 of 2444	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.4	250 of 2515	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	78.5	303 of 2483	87.8%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.8	1498 of 4461	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.1	1980 of 4331	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.8	707 of 4295	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	671 of 4240	84.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	21.2	1480 of 1646	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.1	1589 of 2918	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.7	2590 of 3668	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	65.6	891 of 3556	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	46.6	1848 of 3487	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.8	1821 of 3446	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.4	592 of 3333	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	464 of 3226	85.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.7	1937 of 4588	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.7	1661 of 3744	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.2	3291 of 4658	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.5	2266 of 4588	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	2430 of 4561	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.7	3557 of 4499	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.5	1811 of 4348	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.2	1730 of 4306	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	1515 of 3080	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.8	1079 of 2619	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.4	939 of 2980	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.8	1968 of 3006	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.2	1222 of 3184	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.5	683 of 3106	78.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.8	1218 of 4425	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	47.5	1887 of 3644	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.8	3000 of 4465	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.0	1482 of 4401	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.5	1786 of 4376	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.2	2748 of 4329	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.6	1228 of 4188	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	64.0	1166 of 4168	72.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	1133 of 4535	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	54.0	1526 of 3705	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.2	2953 of 4594	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.7	1351 of 4521	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.5	1501 of 4477	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.3	2512 of 4451	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.4	1158 of 4309	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	1011 of 4264	76.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	1434 of 4597	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.2	2555 of 3739	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.7	3270 of 4647	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.7	1648 of 4585	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.0	2002 of 4563	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.6	2524 of 4498	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	1854 of 4357	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	1676 of 4319	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.3	2467 of 4308	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.1	2718 of 3549	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.6	3483 of 4292	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.2	2362 of 4086	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.2	1974 of 3952	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.8	1719 of 3799	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.5	2170 of 3684	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	20.1	3290 of 3558	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	1237 of 3015	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.1	1487 of 2612	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.3	2423 of 3108	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	60.4	1197 of 3106	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.6	1223 of 3082	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.1	2425 of 3082	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.1	2732 of 3142	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.9	2363 of 3127	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)72nd percentile+8 vs school

African American (2026)70th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+5 vs school

At Risk (2022)66th percentile+14 vs school

White (2026)59th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile-6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)51st percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2026)43rd percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)10th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading63%+8 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

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by a teacher
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

I have taught at Eisenhower Elementary since 1997. Our teachers are extremely dedicated and talented, maintain high expectations, and love working with parents. I don't want to work anywhere else! Close Quote

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Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2102 N Carrier Pkwy	Grand Prairie	75050	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-3717	623	40	15.5	79.3%	54 (8.7%)	63 (10.1%)	481 (77.2%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	58.7	1672^nd of 4643 public elementary schools	64.0%		47.6	2284^th of 4651 public elementary schools	50.9%	612	38.1	31.6	10.0						53.5	75.8	58.8				48.7	48.8	40.9					$7,016
Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1102 NW 7th St	Grand Prairie	77077	Harris County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 642-9911	500	29	17.2	78.2%	31 (6.2%)	161 (32.2%)	274 (54.8%)	10 (2.0%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	25	3766^th of 4643 public elementary schools	18.9%		26.2	3653^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	21.5%	113									34.6	47.8	46.4	40.7	51.3	52.2	25.0	34.8	32.1	22.2	0.0	77.3	8.9	$11,699
Larson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2620 Ave K	Grand Prairie	75050	Dallas County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-0000	443	38	11.8	83.7%	33 (7.4%)	300 (67.7%)	75 (16.9%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.6%)	18.1	4160^th of 4643 public elementary schools	10.4%		10.2	4473^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	3.8%	313									34.0	27.5	39.3	53.3			24.0	22.5	13.3	24.4				$10,242
Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	815 N W 7th St	Grand Prairie	75050	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 343-4600	605	40	15.2	79.5%	38 (6.3%)	53 (8.8%)	499 (82.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	38.7	2856^th of 4643 public elementary schools	38.5%		51.3	2064^th of 4651 public elementary schools	55.6%	792	18.9	53.3	51.4		25.0				38.6	28.3	44.9				34.2	50.0	51.2					$7,151
Uplift Grand Prep Ps	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	300 E Church St	Grand Prairie	75247	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 854-0600	727	40	18.2	86.8%	18 (2.5%)	103 (14.2%)	597 (82.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36.1	3027^th of 4643 public elementary schools	34.8%		28.2	3539^th of 4651 public elementary schools	23.9%	512									39.6	43.0	51.4				39.6	48.6	31.4					$9,301
William B Travis World Language Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	525 NE 15th St	Grand Prairie	75050	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-2990	690	51	13.4	90.6%	10 (1.4%)	14 (2.0%)	660 (95.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	35.8	3042^nd of 4643 public elementary schools	34.5%		38.6	2874^th of 4651 public elementary schools	38.2%	168	17.9	34.2	42.5			10.0	68.8	85.7	44.4	37.8	44.1	31.4	38.1	22.9	38.9	56.3	42.2	26.1	3.3	27.9	5.0	$10,210
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Alice Dr	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-7348	618	42	14.7	92.1%	30 (4.9%)	36 (5.8%)	536 (86.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	37.7	2919^th of 4643 public elementary schools	37.1%		41.8	2650^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.0%	269	31.8	34.6	54.2	0.0					27.7	50.0	50.0				28.1	53.4	45.7					$8,534
Delmas F Morton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E Grand Prairie Rd	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-6785	578	40	14.4	89.1%	28 (4.8%)	64 (11.1%)	474 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	30.6	3404^th of 4643 public elementary schools	26.7%		27.4	3587^th of 4651 public elementary schools	22.9%	183	45.8	56.0	31.6						25.0	38.3	49.2				28.6	41.7	43.9					$11,232
David Daniels Elementary Academy Of Science & Math	Public	PK, KG-5	801 M L King Jr Blvd	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 264-7803	445	30	14.8	91.2%	9 (2.0%)	139 (31.2%)	284 (63.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	40	2761^st of 4643 public elementary schools	40.5%		50.6	2115^th of 4651 public elementary schools	54.5%	646	18.2	40.0	65.0						45.5	46.0	35.1				40.0	50.0	39.7					$10,727
John W And Margie Stipes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Cross Timbers	Irving	75060	Dallas County	Irving Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 600-4500	827	54	15.3	83.7%	102 (12.3%)	40 (4.8%)	599 (72.4%)	37 (4.5%)	28 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.4%)	39.1	2829^th of 4643 public elementary schools	39.1%		41.5	2672^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	42.5%	157			0.0						46.4	38.7	58.4				34.3	31.1	52.1					$9,551

Frequently Asked Questions about Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary

How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 623 students attended Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Fannin Middle
High : Grand Prairie High School

Is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary a good school?

Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary ranks 1672^nd of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary in?

Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary?

Students at Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

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