Grand Prairie Independent School District provides education to more than 23,000 students. It operates elementary, middle, high and alternative education schools. The school district has various departments, such as athletic, transportation, food services and technology departments. The school district offers special education programs in math, art, music, physical education, and speech. It additionally provides gifted and talented educational programs. The school district helps in the academic, social, and emotional development of children. It provides basic instructions in daily living skills and structured learning. Additionally, it provides conceptual instructions in algebra, applied math and communication skills. The school district also provides education in orchestra, choral music, theater arts, technology application, ballet folklorico dancing and family and consumer science. Its athletic activities include volleyball, basketball, football, cheerleading and track. The school district is located in Grand Prairie, Texas.