Turner Prekindergarten Academy serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turner Prekindergarten Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Turner Prekindergarten Academy's student population of 177 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Prekindergarten Academy is 0.65, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
177 students attend Turner Prekindergarten Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Turner Prekindergarten Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turner Prekindergarten Academy offer ?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Turner Prekindergarten Academy part of?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy is part of Waxahachie ISD School District.
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