Enrollment
132
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Community Based Pk
Federal NCES profile for Community Based Pk, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870012353
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Based Pk earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #62 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Based Pk has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Based Pk ranks #62 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870012353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+124% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community Based Pk compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community Based Pk
Community Based Pk is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 124% 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 88.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students) and Sam Houston H S (3,208 students) alongside Community Based Pk.
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 Community Based Pk compares
Community Based Pk on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 124% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.6%
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
33:1
students per teacher
- 124% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,489
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Isd, which includes Community Based Pk.
$11,489
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 23.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 Community Based Pk Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Based Pk's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Community Based Pk
How many students attend Community Based Pk?
Community Based Pk has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Based Pk?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Based Pk is 33:1, which is 124% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community Based Pk?
88.6% of students at Community Based Pk are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Based Pk?
Community Based Pk has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Community Based Pk rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Based Pk ranks #62 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Community Based Pk a good school?
Community Based Pk earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Arlington Isd?
Besides Community Based Pk, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.
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