TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

SAN MARCOS, Texas — 2 schools

73
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,192
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL operates 2 public schools serving 73 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 90 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hays County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,192 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.0% local, 48.0% state, and 27.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 58.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.7% African American, 5.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus accounts for 65.6% of all TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 58.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.0%
Federal
48.0%
State
25.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hays County county, where this district is located.

$1,474
Studio/mo
$1,562
1 BR/mo
$1,852
2 BR/mo
$2,347
3 BR/mo
$2,760
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 40.7%
Asian 5.1%
Multiracial 1.7%
Other 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

58.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus
Charter
59
Texas Preparatory School
Charter
31

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 73 students.

How much does TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL spend per student?

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL spends $22,192 per student.

What is the average rent near TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hays County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL?

TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL students are 49.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.7% African American, 5.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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