Colin Powell Elementary

Public K-5

 5009 S Carrier Pkwy
       Grand Prairie, TX  75052-2439


(972) 642-3961

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,126 Help


Students who attend Colin Powell Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.3%
African American:
33.8%
Asian:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Colin Powell Elementary ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Colin Powell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.3%), African American (33.8%), Asian (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary is 15.6. 18 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colin Powell Elementary is $9,126. 16 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Colin Powell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Colin Powell Elementary 405th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Colin Powell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 548th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colin Powell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.93 414th 3465 88.1%
2005 81.53 371st 3475 89.3%
2006 74.82 724th 3476 79.2%
2007 71.50 967th 3724 74.0%
2008 82.86 321st 3768 91.5%
2009 84.84 217th 3884 94.4%
2010 83.08 269th 3937 93.2%
2011 84.85 193rd 4095 95.3%
2012 89.31 242nd 4206 94.2%
2013 90.33 206th 4221 95.1%
2014 88.55 267th 4260 93.7%
2015 85.78 418th 4320 90.3%
2016 90.09 207th 4286 95.2%
2017 89.53 383rd 4329 91.2%
2018 89.09 380th 4359 91.3%
2019 86.02 476th 4479 89.4%
2021 89.78 411th 4578 91.0%
2022 93.33 232nd 4581 94.9%
2023 89.37 405th 4647 91.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.70 243rd 1112 78.1%
2021 73.04 198th 961 79.4%
2022 70.09 257th 1004 74.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.06 66th 3226 98.0%
2019 74.21 478th 3333 85.7%
2021 98.59 31st 3446 99.1%
2022 90.69 119th 3487 96.6%
2023 88.36 169th 3556 95.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.78 629th 3558 82.3%
2019 28.39 2946th 3684 20.0%
2021 68.79 605th 3799 84.1%
2022 93.48 96th 3952 97.6%
2023 71.06 648th 4086 84.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.53 148th 4264 96.5%
2019 90.50 144th 4309 96.7%
2021 93.88 85th 4451 98.1%
2022 96.05 55th 4477 98.8%
2023 88.35 200th 4521 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.86 407th 4306 90.5%
2019 87.14 381st 4348 91.2%
2021 87.18 447th 4499 90.1%
2022 85.86 449th 4561 90.2%
2023 87.80 410th 4588 91.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.85 486th 3106 84.4%
2019 72.71 621st 3184 80.5%
2021 78.54 434th 3006 85.6%
2022 61.55 1330th 2958 55.0%
2023 74.96 413th 2980 86.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.84 288th 4240 93.2%
2019 62.41 1194th 4295 72.2%
2021 95.58 76th 4331 98.2%
2022 91.55 145th 4461 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.70 443rd 4319 89.7%
2019 80.90 612th 4357 86.0%
2021 85.66 499th 4498 88.9%
2022 94.30 168th 4563 96.3%
2023 87.70 422nd 4585 90.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 352nd 1005 65.0%
2019 65.78 317th 1009 68.6%
2021 77.73 163rd 967 83.1%
2022 79.50 102nd 957 89.3%
2023 73.46 219th 1015 78.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.94 63rd 2483 97.5%
2019 88.48 144th 2515 94.3%
2021 93.11 87th 2444 96.4%
2022 93.29 75th 2421 96.9%
2023 92.18 93rd 2443 96.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.28 475th 4168 88.6%
2019 76.28 601st 4188 85.6%
2021 90.65 207th 4329 95.2%
2022 90.28 197th 4376 95.5%
2023 87.08 301st 4401 93.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Colin Powell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.27 268th 3127 91.4%
2019 77.06 508th 3142 83.8%
2021 65.16 901st 3082 70.8%
2022 89.30 126th 3082 95.9%
2023 85.14 247th 3106 92.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Colin Powell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 196 35 13 27 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 234 56 34 47 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 237 65 41 57 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 240 85 41 65 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 229 88 49 109 4 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 229 88 49 109 4 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 197 101 61 110 4 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 213 119 62 129 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 213 144 65 131 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 204 153 75 165 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2008 180 143 67 132 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2009 151 162 63 146 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 144 158 70 134 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 132 138 57 136 2 0 9 0 474
2012 124 134 54 144 3 0 10 0 469
2013 127 154 51 153 4 0 12 0 501
2014 117 137 60 153 0 1 17 0 485
2015 130 161 71 165 0 1 18 0 546
2016 135 170 68 159 1 2 26 0 561
2017 113 162 72 168 1 2 28 0 546
2018 110 168 65 161 3 1 26 0 534
2019 100 162 72 159 3 1 30 0 527
2020 91 150 66 161 2 1 34 0 505
2021 71 156 59 164 2 1 28 0 481
2022 70 150 62 179 1 1 23 0 486
2023 61 163 66 170 1 0 21 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colin Powell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 272 21.9 12.4 6.3
1999 372 29.9 12.4 7.3
2000 402 33.0 12.2 10.7
2001 435 33.7 12.9 11.3
2002 479 38.1 12.6 18
2003 479 38.1 12.6 18
2004 473 35.0 13.5 16.1
2005 525 34.1 15.4 14.9
2006 555 35.0 15.9 18.9
2007 599 37.9 15.8 21.4
2008 524 36.0 14.6 22.5
2009 523 34.0 15.4 18
2010 507 29.0 17.4 24.3
2011 474 29.0 16.3 26.6
2012 469 28.1 16.6 30.3
2013 501 30.0 16.7 30.7
2014 485 32.5 14.9 31.5
2015 546 32.0 17.0 35.5
2016 561 32.0 17.5 35.5
2017 546 33.0 16.5 36.8
2018 534 33.0 16.1 40.3
2019 527 32.4 16.2 42.1
2020 505 29.4 17.1 39.6
2021 481 29.6 16.2 42
2022 486 31.9 15.2 43.4
2023 482 30.7 15.6 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colin Powell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 272 21.9 12.4 6.3
1999 372 29.9 12.4 7.3
2000 402 33.0 12.2 10.7
2001 435 33.7 12.9 11.3
2002 479 38.1 12.6 18
2003 479 38.1 12.6 18
2004 473 35.0 13.5 16.1
2005 525 34.1 15.4 14.9
2006 555 35.0 15.9 18.9
2007 599 37.9 15.8 21.4
2008 524 36.0 14.6 22.5
2009 523 34.0 15.4 18
2010 507 29.0 17.4 24.3
2011 474 29.0 16.3 26.6
2012 469 28.1 16.6 30.3
2013 501 30.0 16.7 30.7
2014 485 32.5 14.9 31.5
2015 546 32.0 17.0 35.5
2016 561 32.0 17.5 35.5
2017 546 33.0 16.5 36.8
2018 534 33.0 16.1 40.3
2019 527 32.4 16.2 42.1
2020 505 29.4 17.1 39.6
2021 481 29.6 16.2 42
2022 486 31.9 15.2 43.4
2023 482 30.7 15.6 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colin Powell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,059 (11.4%) $8,262 (88.6%) $9,321
2020 $993 (11.0%) $8,053 (89.0%) $9,047
2021 $1,003 (11.0%) $8,123 (89.0%) $9,126

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colin Powell Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 476th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 405th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Colin Powell Elementary)6270
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colin Powell Elementary)5263
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Colin Powell Elementary)6377
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colin Powell Elementary)6075
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Colin Powell Elementary)7581
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colin Powell Elementary)8378
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Colin Powell Elementary)6741
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students527482
 8.5%
African American162163
 0.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian7266
 8.3%
Hispanic159170
 6.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10061
 39%
Two or More Races3021
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%46.3%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Powell Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Colin Powell Elementary.

Students at Colin Powell Elementary are 35% Hispanic, 34% African American, 14% Asian, 13% White, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Colin Powell Elementary ranks in the top 8.7% of Texas elementary schools.

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

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


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