Turner Prekindergarten Academy serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Turner Prekindergarten Academy's student population of 235 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turner Prekindergarten Academy is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
235 students attend Turner Prekindergarten Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Turner Prekindergarten Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 Independent School District.
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