At a glance
Reported students
183
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 93 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
425
Dothan City Early Education Center: 183 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Dothan City Early Education Center
Dothan City Early Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Dothan. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dothan City. NCES reports 183 students for 2024–25.
Among 93 combined / other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 513 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (55.7%) and White (26.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dothan City Early Education Center
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.2%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black55.7%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dothan City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
583 reported students
Dothan City Virtual School
High · Grades 07–12
226 reported students
Faine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
326 reported students
Beverlye Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
338 reported students
PASS Academy
High · Grades 07–12
Enrollment not reported
Dothan Technology Center
High · Grades 10–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Dothan City Early Education Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Elementary School Elementary · Dothan City | KG–05 | 389 | 1.1 mi |
| Selma Street Elementary School Elementary · Dothan City | KG–05 | 421 | 1.2 mi |
| PASS Academy High · Dothan City | 07–12 | — | 2.3 mi |
| Dothan City Virtual School High · Dothan City | 07–12 | 226 | 2.3 mi |
| Houston County Alternative School Other · Houston County | KG–12 | — | 2.9 mi |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy Other · Dothan City | 09–09 | 583 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dothan City Early Education Center
What grades does Dothan City Early Education Center serve?
Dothan City Early Education Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Dothan City.
How many students attend Dothan City Early Education Center?
Dothan City Early Education Center reported 183 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 93 Alabama combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dothan City Early Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 183 students and 11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dothan City Early Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dothan City Early Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dothan City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dothan City Early Education Center in?
Dothan City Early Education Center is part of Dothan City, based in Dothan, AL, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dothan City Early Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heard Elementary School (1.1 mi), Selma Street Elementary School (1.2 mi), PASS Academy (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.