- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Alex Sanger Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001350
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alex Sanger Preparatory School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #48 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alex Sanger Preparatory School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks #48 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Alex Sanger Preparatory School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481623001350 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 14.5:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Alex Sanger Preparatory School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alex Sanger Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 769
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
769 students
What this shows Alex Sanger Preparatory School reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alex Sanger Preparatory School compares
Alex Sanger Preparatory School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 18.7%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Alex Sanger Preparatory School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alex Sanger Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alex Sanger Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alex Sanger Preparatory School
How many students attend Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School has 769 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alex Sanger Preparatory School is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
65.1% of students at Alex Sanger Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Alex Sanger Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alex Sanger Preparatory School?
Alex Sanger Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alex Sanger Preparatory School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alex Sanger Preparatory School ranks #48 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Alex Sanger Preparatory School, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.