- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dothan, AL
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dothan Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010123002480
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dothan Preparatory Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #11 of 17
- public schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dothan Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks #11 of 17 public schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Dothan Preparatory Academy shrank from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,046 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 010123002480 · Dothan, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 17.2:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan High School (1,588 students)
Dothan Preparatory Academy shrank from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,046 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dothan Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dothan High Sc
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- This school
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
- Hidden Lake Pr 476
Hidden Lake Primary School
476 students
What this shows Dothan Preparatory Academy reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dothan Preparatory Academy compares
Dothan Preparatory Academy is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 64 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
White 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Dothan Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dothan Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dothan Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dothan Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy?
Dothan Preparatory Academy has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,046 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dothan Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dothan Preparatory Academy is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Dothan Preparatory Academy?
73.9% of students at Dothan Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dothan Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dothan Preparatory Academy is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dothan Preparatory Academy?
Dothan Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Dothan Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks #11 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 Preparatory Academy, Dothan City also operates Dothan High School (1,588 students), Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students), and Kelly Springs Elementary School (516 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.