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Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

Public Prekindergarten PK

 1717 E Ave J
       Temple, TX  76504-5892

(254) 215-6700

District: Temple Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,684 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.0%
African American:
23.2%
White:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49%), African American (23.2%), White (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy employs 22.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is $9,684.
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) 733rd 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 Not Specified Total
1988 96 147 3 68 n/a n/a n/a 0 314
1989 120 103 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1990 156 88 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1991 181 93 3 59 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1992 154 116 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 166 115 3 60 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 155 136 4 52 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 126 139 4 76 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 126 139 4 76 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 128 131 6 51 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 113 121 1 48 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 90 122 1 50 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 76 107 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 69 79 2 110 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 86 135 3 150 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 86 135 3 150 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 97 119 4 180 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 91 111 0 170 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2006 87 99 5 138 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 95 147 3 198 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 131 189 7 216 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 147 208 6 248 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 124 228 10 232 4 n/a n/a 0 598
2011 175 270 7 273 5 2 6 0 738
2012 201 229 11 213 1 0 1 0 656
2013 196 186 10 285 3 0 4 0 684
2014 240 212 4 197 2 0 10 0 665
2015 238 207 12 147 4 2 7 0 617
2016 109 186 11 240 0 1 14 0 561
2017 79 174 8 279 0 1 21 0 562
2018 71 176 4 233 1 0 29 0 514
2019 97 163 1 275 1 0 23 0 560
2020 68 142 2 230 0 0 22 0 464
2021 69 100 2 186 1 0 22 0 380
2022 68 112 4 172 1 1 35 0 393
2023 73 97 3 205 3 1 36 0 418

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 Students560418
 25.4%
African American16397
 40.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic275205
 25.5%
Pacific Islander01
White9773
 24.7%
Two or More Races2336
 56.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%88.5%
 9%

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Students at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy are 49% Hispanic, 23% African American, 17% White, 9% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy.


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