Community Based Pk serves 55 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Based Pk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Community Based Pk's student population of 55 students has declined by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Community Based Pk is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
65%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Community Based Pk often compared to?
Community Based Pkis often viewed alongside schools like Kooken Educational Center, Burgin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Community Based Pk?
55 students attend Community Based Pk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Community Based Pk students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Based Pk?
Community Based Pk has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Community Based Pk offer ?
Community Based Pk offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Community Based Pk part of?
Community Based Pk is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Based Pk located?
Community Based Pk is located in the Central Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Arlington.
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