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School For The Highly Gifted

2990 S Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · (972)343-7864

Type
Elementary
Grades
1–8
Enrollment
128
FTE teachers
14
Student/teacher
9.1:1
District
Grand Prairie ISD
Designation
Charter

About this school

School For The Highly Gifted is a elementary school located in Grand Prairie, TX, serving grades 1–8 and approximately 128 students. Operated by Grand Prairie ISD, the campus sits about 18.3 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 9.1:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

School For The Highly Gifted operates as a publicly funded charter school. These designations affect funding, enrollment policy, and the kinds of state and federal accountability measures the campus is subject to.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Grand Prairie considering elementary placement, School For The Highly Gifted is one of the campuses The Fort Worth regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about School For The Highly Gifted? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "School For The Highly Gifted". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is School For The Highly Gifted located?
School For The Highly Gifted is located at 2990 S Hwy 161 in Grand Prairie, TX 75052.
What grades does School For The Highly Gifted serve?
The school serves grades 1 through 8 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend School For The Highly Gifted?
Approximately 128 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates School For The Highly Gifted?
School For The Highly Gifted is part of Grand Prairie ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4821420).
Is School For The Highly Gifted a charter or magnet school?
Yes — School For The Highly Gifted operates as a publicly funded charter school.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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