For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Essence Preparatory Charter School District.
Public School in Essence Preparatory Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
180 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
22%
53%
% Black
74%
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Essence Preparatory Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Essence Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
4535 Lord Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 997-5617
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 997-5617
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essence Preparatory Charter School District?
Essence Preparatory Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Essence Preparatory Charter School District?
74% of Essence Preparatory Charter School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essence Preparatory Charter School District?
Essence Preparatory Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
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