- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple, TX
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484233004815
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy ranks #12 of 12 schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 484233004815 · Temple, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 22.1:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple H S (2,320 students)
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple H S
Temple H S
2,320 students
- Thornton El 763
Thornton El
763 students
- Travis Science 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- Bonham Middle 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- This school 487
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
487 students
What this shows Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy compares
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is a growing 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,629
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 26.1%
White 13.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
How many students attend Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 22.1:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
85.6% of students at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy rank among schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy ranks #12 of 12 schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy, Temple Isd also operates Temple H S (2,320 students), Thornton El (763 students), and Travis Science Academy (686 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.