Turner Prekindergarten Academy serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- 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 261 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
22%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
261 students attend Turner Prekindergarten Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Turner Prekindergarten Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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 Independent School District.
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