Enrollment
256
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Prekindergarten Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Prekindergarten Academy
Turner Prekindergarten Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waxahachie, Texas, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 702 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #484.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students) and Howard J H (918 students) alongside Turner Prekindergarten Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Turner Prekindergarten Academy compares
Turner Prekindergarten Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waxahachie Isd, which includes Turner Prekindergarten Academy.
$11,529
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 30.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Turner Prekindergarten Academy a good school?
Turner Prekindergarten Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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