Enrollment
183
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010123002482
Dothan City Early Education Center — Dothan, AL
Federal NCES profile for Dothan City Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dothan City · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dothan City Early Education Center compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Dothan City Early Education Center reports 183 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dothan City spends $14,524 per pupil district-wide, above the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 25.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dothan City Early Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,524
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 183 Top 6% in Alabama — larger than 94% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 010123002482
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Dothan City Early Education Center.
$14,524
Per student
+0%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other school in Dothan, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dothan City Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dothan City Early Education Center is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dothan, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dothan City Early Education Center?
Dothan City Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.