- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Trinity Basin Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Trinity Basin Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480009208163Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trinity Basin Preparatory earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #190 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Trinity Basin Preparatory has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trinity Basin Preparatory ranks #190 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Trinity Basin Preparatory · Texas
NCES ID 480009208163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Trinity Basin Preparatory held near 2,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 150.8 → 151.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 480009208163 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,873 enr · 12.5:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity Basin Preparatory (2,020 students)
Trinity Basin Preparatory held near 2,017 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE added 150.8 → 151.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Trinity Basin Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity Basin
Trinity Basin Preparatory
2,020 students
- This school
Trinity Basin Preparatory
1,873 students
- Trinity Basin 800
Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc
800 students
What this shows Trinity Basin Preparatory reports 1,873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trinity Basin Preparatory compares
Trinity Basin Preparatory 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,873 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,873
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$12,479
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 9.9%
White 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Trinity Basin Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Trinity Basin Preparatory reports $12,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trinity Basin Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Basin Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trinity Basin Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trinity Basin Preparatory
How many students attend Trinity Basin Preparatory?
Trinity Basin Preparatory has 1,873 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,089 (2022-23) → 2,017 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Basin Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Basin Preparatory is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Trinity Basin Preparatory?
87.6% of students at Trinity Basin Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trinity Basin Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Trinity Basin Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trinity Basin Preparatory?
Trinity Basin Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Trinity Basin Preparatory rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Trinity Basin Preparatory ranks #190 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 Trinity Basin Preparatory?
Besides Trinity Basin Preparatory, Trinity Basin Preparatory also operates Trinity Basin Preparatory (2,020 students) and Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc (800 students). See the Trinity Basin Preparatory district page for the complete list.