- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxahachie, TX
Turner Prekindergarten Academy
Federal NCES profile for Turner Prekindergarten Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484473013666
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Prekindergarten Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Prekindergarten Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473013666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Turner Prekindergarten Academy grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 484473013666 · Waxahachie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 16:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Turner Prekindergarten Academy grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Turner Prekindergarten Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- This school 256
Turner Prekindergarten Academy
256 students
What this shows Turner Prekindergarten Academy reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Prekindergarten Academy compares
Turner Prekindergarten Academy 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 24.2%
White 18.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Turner Prekindergarten Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner Prekindergarten Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Prekindergarten Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner Prekindergarten Academy
How many students attend Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Prekindergarten Academy is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
61.3% of students at Turner Prekindergarten Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
The largest demographic group at Turner Prekindergarten Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Prekindergarten Academy?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turner Prekindergarten Academy rank among schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Prekindergarten Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Waxahachie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Turner Prekindergarten Academy, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.