Essence Preparatory Charter School serves 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essence Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Essence Preparatory Charter School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Essence Preparatory Charter School is 0.41, 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
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
73%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Essence Preparatory Charter School?
103 students attend Essence Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Essence Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essence Preparatory Charter School?
Essence Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Essence Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Essence Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Essence Preparatory Charter School part of?
Essence Preparatory Charter School is part of Essence Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Essence Preparatory Charter School located?
Essence Preparatory Charter School is located in the Eastside Promise Neighborhood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Eastside Promise Neighborhood.
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