Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy

Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy's student population of 447 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
50%
53%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
15%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy often compared to?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Priority Charter Schools Temple by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
447 students attend Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy part of?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is part of Temple Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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