Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Grand Prairie ISD

Garner Fine Arts Academy

145 Polo Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · (972) 262-5000

B
84 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Up from a C (78) in 2025.
817students
14.7students per teacher
96.3%attendance
4thof 21 Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools
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AFDBCDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Garner Fine Arts Academy has earned an A in 1 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 achievementB · 85

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsB · 82

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Garner Fine Arts Academy 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 level76%
Meets grade level48%
Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 40.2%
Masters grade level23%

Students and teachers

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

817students in 2024–25Down 2% from 835 the year before
14.7students per teacher56 full-time teachers
17average class sizeGrand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 17
7.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,451average teacher base pay
44.9%from low-income familiesGrand Prairie ISD elementary schools: 76.4%
10%English learners
17.7%in gifted & talented
5.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 46.3%African American 25.1%White 18.4%Two or More Races 5.4%Asian 4.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

AColin Powell ElementaryGrand Prairie ISD · 90 · 0.5 mi FFlorence Hill ElementaryGrand Prairie ISD · 59 · 0.9 mi DSuzanna Dickinson Montessori AcademyGrand Prairie ISD · 63 · 1.2 mi BMike Moseley ElementaryGrand Prairie ISD · 82 · 1.4 mi CHarmony School of Innovation - Grand PrairieHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 78 · 2.0 mi DStarrett ElementaryArlington ISD · 63 · 2.0 mi PDr. R. W. Goines STEM AcademyPrivate · 5–12 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Garner Fine Arts Academy

What is Garner Fine Arts Academy’s TEA rating?

Garner Fine Arts Academy earned a B (84 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does Garner Fine Arts Academy serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Grand Prairie ISD, at 145 Polo Rd in Grand Prairie.

How many students go to Garner Fine Arts Academy?

817 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 835 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Garner Fine Arts Academy compare with other Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 21 Grand Prairie ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 10% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Garner Fine Arts Academy?

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.