- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School
Federal NCES profile for Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004130
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #107 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School ranks #107 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 483702004130 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 9.5:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 293
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School
293 students
What this shows Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School compares
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School is a shrinking 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,101
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
White 10.9%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School
How many students attend Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School?
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School?
84.4% of students at Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School?
The largest demographic group at Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School?
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School ranks #107 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 Richardson Isd?
Besides Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.