- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482850010896Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 482850010896 · Lubbock, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
390 enr · 9.3:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 390
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
390 students
What this shows Dunbar College Preparatory Academy reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar College Preparatory Academy compares
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% 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.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$12,692
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
African American 41.5%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunbar College Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar College Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
95.3% of students at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Dunbar College Preparatory Academy, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.