Enrollment
443
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckner Preparatory compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buckner Preparatory
Buckner Preparatory is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 88% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,821 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,424, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Cityscape Schools, also runs East Grand Preparatory Academy (816 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buckner Preparatory compares
Buckner Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cityscape Schools, which includes Buckner Preparatory.
$12,444
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.2%
State 74.9%
Federal 21.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Buckner Preparatory a good school?
Buckner Preparatory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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