- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dothan, AL
Dothan City Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Dothan City Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010123002482
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dothan City Early Education Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 183
- students enrolled
Dothan City Early Education Center has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan City Early Education Center ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Dothan City Early Education Center grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 010123002482 · Dothan, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Dothan City Early Education Center grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dothan City Early Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- This school 183
Dothan City Early Education Center
183 students
What this shows Dothan City Early Education Center reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dothan City Early Education Center compares
Dothan City Early Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
Student demographics
African American 55.7%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Dothan City Early Education Center is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dothan City Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dothan City Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Dothan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dothan City Early Education Center
How many students attend Dothan City Early Education Center?
Dothan City Early Education Center has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dothan City Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dothan City Early Education Center is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dothan City Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Dothan City Early Education Center is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dothan City Early Education Center?
Dothan City Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Dothan City Early Education Center rank among public schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan City Early Education Center ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dothan on the city page.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Dothan City Early Education Center, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.