Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Grand Prairie ISD

Colin Powell Elementary

5009 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · (972) 642-3961

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90 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 91).
628students
17.7students per teacher
96.3%attendance
2ndof 21 Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools
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BFBDDCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Colin Powell Elementary has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 90

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 86

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Colin Powell Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Grand Prairie ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level86%
Meets grade level64%
Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 40.2%
Masters grade level32%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

628students in 2024–25Up 13% from 558 the year before
17.7students per teacher36 full-time teachers
19.8average class sizeGrand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 17
9.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,779average teacher base pay
43.2%from low-income familiesGrand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 76.4%
15.8%English learners
9.6%in gifted & talented
7.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 35%African American 33.9%Asian 13.4%White 12.6%Two or More Races 4.9%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BGarner Fine Arts AcademyGrand Prairie ISD · 84 · 0.5 mi FFlorence Hill ElementaryGrand Prairie ISD · 59 · 1.4 mi BMike Moseley ElementaryGrand Prairie ISD · 82 · 1.4 mi DSuzanna Dickinson Montessori AcademyGrand Prairie ISD · 63 · 1.5 mi DCJ & Anne Hyman ElementaryDuncanville ISD · 66 · 1.8 mi CHarmony School of Innovation - Grand PrairieHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 78 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Colin Powell Elementary

What is Colin Powell Elementary’s TEA rating?

Colin Powell Elementary earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Colin Powell Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Grand Prairie ISD, at 5009 S Carrier Pkwy in Grand Prairie.

How many students go to Colin Powell Elementary?

628 students in 2024–25, up 13% from 558 the year before. There are about 18 students for every teacher.

How does Colin Powell Elementary compare with other Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 21 Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools. 10% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Colin Powell Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Grand Prairie ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.