- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
Federal NCES profile for Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623013321
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham ranks #15 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481623013321 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13.5:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham 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 703
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
703 students
What this shows Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham compares
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 54.9%
White 24.5%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham 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 Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham 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 Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham'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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
How many students attend Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
The student-teacher ratio at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
46.4% of students at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
The largest demographic group at Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham?
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham ranks #15 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 Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham, 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.