Colin Powell El vs Garner Fine Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colin Powell El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
Garner Fine Arts Academy
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
817 students
| Measure | Colin Powell El Grand Prairie, Texas | Garner Fine Arts Academy Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #726 of 4,686 | #876 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12414 of 50,301 | #14581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 628 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colin Powell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 65.3).
- •Colin Powell El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Colin Powell El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Colin Powell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 44.9%).
- •Garner Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.9).
- •Garner Fine Arts Academy is the larger school with 817 students compared with 628.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colin Powell El better than Garner Fine Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colin Powell El ranks higher (68.4 vs 65.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colin Powell El and Garner Fine Arts Academy?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colin Powell El: 628. Garner Fine Arts Academy: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colin Powell El and Garner Fine Arts Academy rank in Texas?
Colin Powell El is 726th of 4,686 and Garner Fine Arts Academy is 876th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).