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Colin Powell Elementary

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Colin Powell Elementary ranks 572 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

572^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Colin Powell Elementary is a PK-5 public school in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) serving 628 students, and it stands out as a high-performing school in an area where most nearby schools rank in the bottom half of the state. This school has consistently ranked among the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade, earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger for nine straight years. While its most recent ranking (88th percentile) is slightly below its peak, it remains a top-tier choice for families, with academic proficiency rates that are often double or triple those of neighboring schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Colin Powell's performance is remarkable. For example, in 5th grade math, 69.6% of Colin Powell students were proficient, compared to just 32.4% at West Elementary and 41.4% at Garner Fine Arts Academy, the closest competitor located just half a mile away. The school also excels in 5th grade reading (78.3% proficient) and 4th grade math (66.2% proficient), far exceeding district and state averages. Notably, Colin Powell shows strong effectiveness across all student groups, with particularly outstanding results for African American students, who rank in the 94th percentile statewide. The school serves a diverse population, with 43% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—a lower rate than most nearby schools, which range from 67% to 81%.

While Colin Powell is a clear standout, there are areas for growth. Science scores, though nearly double the district average, are the school's lowest subject and represent an opportunity for improvement. Additionally, the school's performance for special education students (70th percentile) and White students (71st percentile) has declined in recent years, suggesting a need for targeted support. Overall, Colin Powell Elementary is a "diamond in the rough"—a high-performing school in a cluster of lower-performing schools—and a strong choice for families seeking academic excellence in the Grand Prairie area.

628

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,858

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052-2439

(972) 642-3961

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Colin Powell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ronald W Reagan Middle
High:	South Grand Prairie High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

35.0%

African American:

33.9%

Asian:

13.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (68% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Texas elementary schools

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg44%

Texas avg51%

572^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 22Elementary Schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

565^th of 951Grand 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	85.2	572 of 4627	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	83.7	622 of 4651	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	91.2	330 of 4710	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.4	405 of 4647	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	232 of 4581	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	89.8	411 of 4578	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	86.0	476 of 4479	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	89.1	380 of 4359	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	89.5	383 of 4329	91.2%	★★★★★
2016	90.1	207 of 4286	95.2%	★★★★★
2015	85.8	418 of 4320	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	88.6	267 of 4260	93.7%	★★★★★
2013	90.3	206 of 4221	95.1%	★★★★★
2012	89.3	242 of 4206	94.2%	★★★★★
2011	84.9	193 of 4095	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	83.1	269 of 3937	93.2%	★★★★★
2009	84.8	217 of 3884	94.4%	★★★★★
2008	82.9	321 of 3768	91.5%	★★★★★
2007	71.5	967 of 3724	74.0%	★★★★☆
2006	74.8	724 of 3476	79.2%	★★★★☆
2005	81.5	371 of 3475	89.3%	★★★★☆
2004	79.9	414 of 3465	88.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	86.8	142 of 2406	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	86.1	118 of 1905	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	84 of 2443	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	93 of 2443	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	75 of 2421	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	93.1	87 of 2444	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	144 of 2515	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	63 of 2483	97.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	323 of 999	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.7	199 of 814	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	336 of 1045	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.5	219 of 1015	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	102 of 957	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.7	163 of 967	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	65.8	317 of 1009	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	352 of 1005	65.0%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	91.5	145 of 4461	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.6	76 of 4331	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	62.4	1194 of 4295	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.8	288 of 4240	93.2%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	349 of 1643	78.8%	★★★★☆
2025	80.9	380 of 2918	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	302 of 3668	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	169 of 3556	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	119 of 3487	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	98.6	31 of 3446	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	478 of 3333	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	66 of 3226	98.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	490 of 4575	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	526 of 3744	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	91.3	265 of 4658	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	87.8	410 of 4588	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	85.9	449 of 4561	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.2	447 of 4499	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	381 of 4348	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	86.9	407 of 4306	90.5%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	195 of 3075	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	76.4	174 of 2619	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	75.0	413 of 2980	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	61.6	1330 of 2958	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.5	434 of 3006	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	621 of 3184	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	486 of 3106	84.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	343 of 4413	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	78.7	475 of 3644	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	91.6	164 of 4465	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	87.1	301 of 4401	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	197 of 4376	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	207 of 4329	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.3	601 of 4188	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	475 of 4168	88.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.3	497 of 4520	89.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.0	399 of 3705	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	94.3	87 of 4594	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	200 of 4521	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	55 of 4477	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.9	85 of 4451	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.5	144 of 4309	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	148 of 4264	96.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	645 of 4582	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	82.1	514 of 3739	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	90.9	289 of 4647	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	422 of 4585	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	168 of 4563	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	85.7	499 of 4498	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	80.9	612 of 4357	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	86.7	443 of 4319	89.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	84.8	80 of 975	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	70.8	272 of 1128	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	257 of 1004	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	198 of 961	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	71.7	243 of 1112	78.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	1305 of 4301	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.0	1107 of 3549	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.2	958 of 4292	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	648 of 4086	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	93.5	96 of 3952	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	68.8	605 of 3799	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	28.4	2946 of 3684	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	67.8	629 of 3558	82.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	880 of 3006	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	526 of 2612	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	92.1	75 of 3108	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	247 of 3106	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	89.3	126 of 3082	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	65.2	901 of 3082	70.8%	★★★★☆
2019	77.1	508 of 3142	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	85.3	268 of 3127	91.4%	★★★★★

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)

At Risk (2022)97th percentile~ school

African American (2026)94th percentile+6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)94th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)89th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)79th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile-18 vs school

Asian (2026)68th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading69%+15 vs state

Mathematics66%+19 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, October 25, 2018

My daughters love Powell, teachers and their classmates. The teachers are firm and expect more than the average from their students but they also always have fun. Mrs. Ayers the principal is firm but very kind and always has a beautiful smile. The school all together is very well structured and I always feel my daughters are safe at school. We love Powell! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Colin Powell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5009 S Carrier Pkwy	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 642-3961	628	35	17.6	43.2%	79 (12.6%)	213 (33.9%)	220 (35.0%)	84 (13.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	85.2	572^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	87.6%		83.7	622^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	86.6%	50				66.3	61.0	78.3		63.2	66.2	69.6		$7,858
Garner Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	145 Polo Rd	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-5000	817	56	14.6	44.9%	150 (18.4%)	205 (25.1%)	378 (46.3%)	35 (4.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.4%)	69.8	1146^th of 4627 public elementary schools	75.2%		56.1	1770^th of 4651 public elementary schools	61.9%	624				56.1	66.9	66.9		56.1	63.0	41.4		$8,271
Florence Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4213 Robinson Rd	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 264-0802	486	33	14.8	78.0%	25 (5.1%)	215 (44.2%)	185 (38.1%)	36 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	16.4	4223^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	8.7%		21.2	3959^th of 4651 public elementary schools	14.9%	264				45.7	28.3	32.2		26.8	15.6	18.6		$10,092
Mike Moseley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1851 Camp Wisdom Rd	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 522-2800	613	40	15.4	67.4%	36 (5.9%)	127 (20.7%)	392 (63.9%)	33 (5.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	45.3	2367^th of 4627 public elementary schools	48.8%		52.9	1968^th of 4651 public elementary schools	57.7%	399	20.0	0.0		45.2	42.4	50.0		36.4	53.7	52.8		$7,618
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1902 Palmer Trl	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 641-1664	421	30	14.2	72.4%	55 (13.1%)	83 (19.7%)	245 (58.2%)	14 (3.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.5%)	27.5	3599^th of 4627 public elementary schools	22.2%		24.8	3740^th of 4651 public elementary schools	19.6%	141	7.1	16.7		50.0	47.1	28.2		34.6	42.1	26.8		$7,909
Cj & Anne Hyman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8441 Fox Creek Trl	Dallas	75249	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 708-6700	453	34	13.5	70.6%	7 (1.5%)	209 (46.1%)	215 (47.5%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	31.2	3358^th of 4627 public elementary schools	27.4%		38.2	2910^th of 4651 public elementary schools	37.4%	448	0.0		33.3	47.6	51.4	42.9		29.0	43.2	25.6		$10,271
Harmony School Of Innovation - Grand Prairie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1441 Fish Creek Rd	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 269-6181	516	35	14.7	77.9%	27 (5.2%)	173 (33.5%)	280 (54.3%)	25 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	39.6	2784^th of 4627 public elementary schools	39.8%		42.8	2586^th of 4651 public elementary schools	44.4%	198				50.0	35.1	43.8		48.2	27.4	53.8		$11,726
Starrett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2675 Fairmont Dr	Grand Prairie	75052	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-0400	479	39	12.3	77.9%	44 (9.2%)	185 (38.6%)	208 (43.4%)	17 (3.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.0%)	17.8	4160^th of 4627 public elementary schools	10.1%		22.7	3871^st of 4651 public elementary schools	16.8%	289				27.3	49.2	45.8	33.3	21.5	22.6	15.3	21.0	$10,911
Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3410 Kirby Creek Dr	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 642-0448	716	48	15.0	81.1%	35 (4.9%)	97 (13.5%)	557 (77.8%)	11 (1.5%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	46.7	2290^th of 4627 public elementary schools	50.5%		42.2	2626^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.5%	336	10.5	31.3		40.3	42.5	55.6		40.4	57.9	45.0		$7,523
Ervin C Whitt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3320 S Edelweiss	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 264-5024	523	38	13.8	75.5%	37 (7.1%)	95 (18.2%)	367 (70.2%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	31.7	3316^th of 4627 public elementary schools	28.3%		47.9	2265^th of 4651 public elementary schools	51.3%	1051	25.0	42.9	40.0	35.9	45.2	59.4		32.3	40.0	22.2		$8,488

Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Powell Elementary

What district is Colin Powell Elementary in?

Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Colin Powell Elementary?

Students at Colin Powell Elementary are 35% Hispanic, 34% African American, 13% Asian, 13% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Colin Powell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Colin Powell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ronald W Reagan Middle
High : South Grand Prairie High School

How many students attend Colin Powell Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 628 students attended Colin Powell Elementary.

Is Colin Powell Elementary a good school?

Colin Powell Elementary ranks 572^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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