How many students attend Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?

Students at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy are 50% Hispanic, 27% African American, 15% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

Public PK

1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76501-5892

(254) 215-6700

District: Temple Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,684

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.1%

African American:

27.3%

White:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.7%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.1%), African American (27.3%), White (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Temple Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 18.8, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is $9,684. 5 elementary schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Temple Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Temple Independent School District (Isd) 733^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	96	147	3	68	n/a	n/a	n/a	314
1989	120	103	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	288
1990	156	88	1	60	0	n/a	n/a	305
1991	181	93	3	59	0	n/a	n/a	336
1992	154	116	1	63	0	n/a	n/a	334
1993	166	115	3	60	1	n/a	n/a	345
1994	155	136	4	52	1	n/a	n/a	348
1995	126	139	4	76	1	n/a	n/a	346
1996	126	139	4	76	1	n/a	n/a	346
1997	128	131	6	51	2	n/a	n/a	318
1998	113	121	1	48	1	n/a	n/a	284
1999	90	122	1	50	1	n/a	n/a	264
2000	76	107	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	225
2001	69	79	2	110	0	n/a	n/a	260
2002	86	135	3	150	1	n/a	n/a	375
2003	86	135	3	150	1	n/a	n/a	375
2004	97	119	4	180	1	n/a	n/a	401
2005	91	111	0	170	3	n/a	n/a	375
2006	87	99	5	138	2	n/a	n/a	331
2007	95	147	3	198	0	n/a	n/a	443
2008	131	189	7	216	3	n/a	n/a	546
2009	147	208	6	248	1	n/a	n/a	610
2010	124	228	10	232	4	n/a	n/a	598
2011	175	270	7	273	5	2	6	738
2012	201	229	11	213	1	0	1	656
2013	196	186	10	285	3	0	4	684
2014	240	212	4	197	2	0	10	665
2015	238	207	12	147	4	2	7	617
2016	109	186	11	240	0	1	14	561
2017	79	174	8	279	0	1	21	562
2018	71	176	4	233	1	0	29	514
2019	97	163	1	275	1	0	23	560
2020	68	142	2	230	0	0	22	464
2021	69	100	2	186	1	0	22	380
2022	68	112	4	172	1	1	35	393
2023	73	97	3	205	3	1	36	418
2024	65	122	7	224	2	1	26	447

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	314	21.0	14.9	n/a
1989	288	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	305	18.0	16.9	n/a
1991	336	17.7	18.9	n/a
1992	334	17.7	18.8	40.1
1993	345	18.0	19.2	45.8
1994	348	19.5	17.8	42.8
1995	346	22.1	15.7	42.5
1996	346	22.1	15.7	42.5
1997	318	21.6	14.7	48.7
1998	284	22.6	12.6	47.2
1999	264	20.2	13.1	65.2
2000	225	22.3	10.1	60
2001	260	18.0	14.4	96.5
2002	375	19.5	19.2	81.1
2003	375	19.5	19.2	81.1
2004	401	20.5	19.6	82.5
2005	375	20.5	18.3	73.6
2006	331	20.5	16.1	84.3
2007	443	23.4	18.9	91.6
2008	546	26.5	20.6	92.1
2009	610	28.6	21.3	89.5
2010	598	28.4	21.0	90.3
2011	738	30.7	23.9	86.7
2012	656	23.9	27.4	93.8
2013	684	24.0	28.5	94.9
2014	665	25.5	26.0	95.2
2015	617	20.0	30.8	92.7
2016	561	19.0	29.5	91.4
2017	562	18.3	30.5	92.3
2018	514	16.8	30.5	94.4
2019	560	17.0	32.9	97.5
2020	464	21.9	21.1	99.4
2021	380	22.4	16.9	88.4
2022	393	22.4	17.5	91.3
2023	418	22.4	18.6	88.5
2024	447	23.7	18.8	89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	314	21.0	14.9	n/a
1989	288	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	305	18.0	16.9	n/a
1991	336	17.7	18.9	n/a
1992	334	17.7	18.8	40.1
1993	345	18.0	19.2	45.8
1994	348	19.5	17.8	42.8
1995	346	22.1	15.7	42.5
1996	346	22.1	15.7	42.5
1997	318	21.6	14.7	48.7
1998	284	22.6	12.6	47.2
1999	264	20.2	13.1	65.2
2000	225	22.3	10.1	60
2001	260	18.0	14.4	96.5
2002	375	19.5	19.2	81.1
2003	375	19.5	19.2	81.1
2004	401	20.5	19.6	82.5
2005	375	20.5	18.3	73.6
2006	331	20.5	16.1	84.3
2007	443	23.4	18.9	91.6
2008	546	26.5	20.6	92.1
2009	610	28.6	21.3	89.5
2010	598	28.4	21.0	90.3
2011	738	30.7	23.9	86.7
2012	656	23.9	27.4	93.8
2013	684	24.0	28.5	94.9
2014	665	25.5	26.0	95.2
2015	617	20.0	30.8	92.7
2016	561	19.0	29.5	91.4
2017	562	18.3	30.5	92.3
2018	514	16.8	30.5	94.4
2019	560	17.0	32.9	97.5
2020	464	21.9	21.1	99.4
2021	380	22.4	16.9	88.4
2022	393	22.4	17.5	91.3
2023	418	22.4	18.6	88.5
2024	447	23.7	18.8	89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,333 (22.2%)	$4,667 (77.8%)	$6,000
2020	$1,480 (17.2%)	$7,140 (82.8%)	$8,620
2021	$1,531 (15.8%)	$8,153 (84.2%)	$9,684

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	560	418	25.4%
African American	163	97	40.5%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	275	205	25.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	97	73	24.7%
Two or More Races	23	36	56.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.5%	88.5%	9%

Schools Near Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy	Public	PK	1717 E Ave J	Temple	76501	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6700	447	24	18.8	89.7%	65 (14.5%)	122 (27.3%)	224 (50.1%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.8%)								(n/a)															$9,684	$1,531	$8,153
Hector P Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Lavendusky Dr	Temple	76501	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6100	484	30	16.3	88.2%	51 (10.5%)	47 (9.7%)	364 (75.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	23.3	3849^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.7%		29.5	3427^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.3%	422	0.0		12.5	0.0		25.0	0.0	38.0	25.6	39.4	34.7	28.2	28.2	7.0	$10,325	$1,653	$8,672
Scott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 W Ave P	Temple	76504	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6222	465	28	16.8	78.7%	106 (22.8%)	68 (14.6%)	243 (52.3%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (7.1%)	45.3	2465^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.3%		41.9	2667^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.6%	202								45.1	47.1	44.4	38.3	48.5	38.9	20.8	$8,966	$1,362	$7,604
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2616 N 3rd St	Temple	76501	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-5500	492	32	15.5	80.7%	142 (28.9%)	100 (20.3%)	210 (42.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.5%)	33.6	3211^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.3%		31.2	3320^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.6%	109								38.2	27.3	40.3	32.4	30.3	46.3	26.9	$9,887	$1,525	$8,362
Raye-Allen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5015 S 5th St	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-5800	627	36	17.4	73.2%	139 (22.2%)	192 (30.6%)	210 (33.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (11.6%)	30.8	3387^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.6%		44.6	2497^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.3%	890								37.5	46.6	35.4	25.0	41.2	28.9	15.3	$9,577	$1,469	$8,109
Thornton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Cottonwood Ln	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-5700	740	44	16.8	74.1%	142 (19.2%)	113 (15.3%)	406 (54.9%)	29 (3.9%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (5.8%)	43.3	2623^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	43.9%		34.9	3097^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.4%	474	8.3	0.0	12.5		0.0	0.0	0.0	46.4	44.0	45.7	31.7	44.4	44.8	20.0	$8,612	$1,234	$7,378
Western Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Arapaho Dr	Temple	76504	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-5600	448	30	14.8	76.3%	137 (30.6%)	102 (22.8%)	163 (36.4%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.8%)	37.2	2977^th of 4675 public elementary schools	36.3%		34	3158^th of 4647 public elementary schools	32.0%	181								43.3	41.3	43.2	31.7	39.7	33.3	23.5	$10,056	$1,601	$8,455
Kennedy-Powell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3707 W Nugent Ave	Temple	76504	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-6000	416	26	16.1	66.6%	122 (29.3%)	88 (21.2%)	162 (38.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.1%)	53.3	1950^th of 4675 public elementary schools	58.3%		60.6	1581^st of 4647 public elementary schools	66.0%	369								47.7	58.2	49.3	40.0	42.4	46.3	25.4	$10,884	$1,748	$9,136
Cater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 Lark Trl	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-7444	309	22	13.8	78.3%	79 (25.6%)	67 (21.7%)	134 (43.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (7.1%)	31.9	3325^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.9%		24.3	3748^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.3%	423								44.3	13.2	37.0	41.7	21.1	38.9	16.7	$10,978	$1,706	$9,273
Tarver Elementary	Public	K-5	7949 Stonehollow Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3800	486	33	14.7	33.3%	175 (36.0%)	80 (16.5%)	165 (34.0%)	29 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	32 (6.6%)	59.6	1607^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.6%		56.7	1777^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.8%	170								60.5	48.3	56.2	60.5	49.4	44.3	17.8	$9,486	$953	$8,533

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