- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Buckner Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Buckner Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480028813864Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckner Preparatory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #194 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckner Preparatory has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckner Preparatory ranks #194 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Cityscape Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480028813864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Buckner Preparatory grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 480028813864 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
443 enr · 27.7:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Preparatory Academy (816 students)
Buckner Preparatory grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Buckner Preparatory compares
Buckner Preparatory is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 88% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$13,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 19.0%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Buckner Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Cityscape Schools reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckner Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckner Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckner Preparatory
How many students attend Buckner Preparatory?
Buckner Preparatory has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckner Preparatory is 27.7:1, which is 88% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckner Preparatory?
88.3% of students at Buckner Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckner Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Buckner Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckner Preparatory?
Buckner Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckner Preparatory rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckner Preparatory ranks #194 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 Cityscape Schools?
Besides Buckner Preparatory, Cityscape Schools also operates East Grand Preparatory Academy (816 students). See the Cityscape Schools district page for the complete list.