- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickinson, TX
Dickinson Continuation Center
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson Continuation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481707012520
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson Continuation Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson Continuation Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Continuation Center ranks #3 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707012520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dickinson Continuation Center held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.4 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481707012520 · Dickinson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 13:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
Dickinson Continuation Center held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.4 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dickinson Continuation Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- This school 78
Dickinson Continuation Center
78 students
What this shows Dickinson Continuation Center reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson Continuation Center compares
Dickinson Continuation Center 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,124
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
White 21.8%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Dickinson Continuation Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickinson Continuation Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R D Mcadams J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson Continuation Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson Continuation Center
How many students attend Dickinson Continuation Center?
Dickinson Continuation Center has 78 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dickinson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Continuation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Continuation Center is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Dickinson Continuation Center?
62.2% of students at Dickinson Continuation Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson Continuation Center?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson Continuation Center is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson Continuation Center?
Dickinson Continuation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Dickinson Continuation Center rank among schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Continuation Center ranks #3 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides Dickinson Continuation Center, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), R D Mcadams J H (891 students), and Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.