- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Marcos, TX
Texas Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Texas Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480019408645Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Preparatory School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Preparatory School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Preparatory School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: Texas Preparatory School · Texas
NCES ID 480019408645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Texas Preparatory School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+96.8%).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 480019408645 · San Marcos, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
31 enr · 7.8:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus (59 students)
Texas Preparatory School grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+96.8%). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Texas Preparatory School compares
Texas Preparatory School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$38,164
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Texas Preparatory School reports $38,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Preparatory School
How many students attend Texas Preparatory School?
Texas Preparatory School has 31 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Preparatory School is 7.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Texas Preparatory School?
35.5% of students at Texas Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Preparatory School?
Texas Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Texas Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Preparatory School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas Preparatory School?
Besides Texas Preparatory School, Texas Preparatory School also operates Texas Preparatory School - Austin Campus (59 students). See the Texas Preparatory School district page for the complete list.