- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142005734
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy ranks #4 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142005734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482142005734 · Grand Prairie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15.6:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- John a Dubiski
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- This school 421
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy
421 students
What this shows Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy compares
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$11,976
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
African American 19.7%
White 13.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy
How many students attend Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
63.0% of students at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy?
Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy ranks #4 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides Suzanna Dickinson Montessori Academy, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.