- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston
Federal NCES profile for Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623001283
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston ranks #12 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481623001283 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.9:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 250
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston
250 students
What this shows Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston compares
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 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 56.0%
African American 25.6%
White 9.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston
How many students attend Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?
59.2% of students at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?
The largest demographic group at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston?
Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston ranks #12 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.