- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623013841
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #30 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy ranks #30 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481623013841 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy 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 449
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy
449 students
What this shows Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy compares
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
White 27.8%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy 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 Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy'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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy
How many students attend Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy?
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy?
37.2% of students at Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy?
The largest demographic group at Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy?
Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy ranks #30 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 Solar Prep for Boys at John F Kennedy, 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.