Essence Preparatory Charter School

Summary:

Essence Preparatory Charter School is an elementary school serving grades PK-6 in San Antonio, Texas, with a student population of 103. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 925 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating.

Essence Preparatory's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 3rd grade reading, only 28.13% of Essence Preparatory students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.85%. In 5th grade math, only 10.34% of Essence Preparatory students were proficient, compared to the state average of 48.96%. The school ranked 4232 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom 10% of schools statewide. However, Essence Preparatory has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools like Bonham Academy, Highland Park Elementary, and Idea Carver Academy, which generally perform better academically.

Essence Preparatory has a much higher percentage of African American students (72.82%) compared to the nearby schools, which have a more diverse student population. The school does not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a common indicator of economic disadvantage. Further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and support systems may be necessary to understand the root causes of its poor performance and develop strategies for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

4535 Lord Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220

(210) 997-5617

District: Essence Preparatory Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
4232^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.9%

Hispanic:

22.2%

White:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.02. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Essence Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Essence Preparatory Charter School 4232^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Essence Preparatory Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Essence Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Essence Preparatory Charter School 925^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Essence Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.02	4232^nd	4675	9.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Essence Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.50	3992^nd	4560	12.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Essence Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.68	2086^th	2421	13.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Essence Preparatory Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.03	3452^nd	4431	22.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Essence Preparatory Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	75	0	26	0	0	2	0	103
2024	4	133	0	40	0	0	3	0	180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Essence Preparatory Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	103	11.4	9.0	n/a
2024	180	10.0	18.0	78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Essence Preparatory Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	103	11.4	9.0	n/a
2024	180	10.0	18.0	78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Essence Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	4535 Lord Rd	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	Essence Preparatory Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 997-5617	180	10	18.0	78.9%	4 (2.2%)	133 (73.9%)	40 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	16	4232^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	9.5%					(n/a)									28.1	35.5	17.2	14.3			12.9	46.7	10.3	7.7			0.0
Idea Najim Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	926 S Ww White Rd	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 413-5274	602	23	26.4	95.3%	18 (3.0%)	187 (31.1%)	386 (64.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	21	3979^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.9%		24.8	3708^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.2%	271									29.5	34.1	40.4				9.4	19.3	34.8				16.8			$8,908	$1,785	$7,123
Carroll Early Childhood Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	463 Holmgreen	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7965	370	24	15.5	99.5%	8 (2.2%)	89 (24.1%)	268 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)								(n/a)																								$15,989	$7,388	$8,601
Hirsch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4826 Seabreeze Dr	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7985	554	34	16.4	95.3%	21 (3.8%)	220 (39.7%)	294 (53.1%)	4 (0.7%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	5.5	4636^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.8%		2.9	4636^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.2%										18.7	9.4	20.2				11.0	3.6	13.3				6.0			$11,228	$2,898	$8,330
M L King Academy	Public	K-8	3501 Martin Luther King Dr	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7935	193	16	12.1	95.9%	3 (1.6%)	82 (42.5%)	102 (52.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	7.8	4569^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.3%		9.9	4467^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.9%	102									14.3	26.1	20.0	12.5	19.1	37.9	9.5	13.0	15.0	12.5	20.0	53.3	10.0	17.9	7.1	$14,806	$2,322	$12,484
Gates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	510 Morningview Dr	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7980	158	12	13.1	98.7%	3 (1.9%)	35 (22.2%)	120 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30	3438^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.5%		35	3084^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.6%	354									43.8	28.6	52.9	40.0			25.0	14.3	35.3	33.3			5.9			$22,140	$5,363	$16,777
Democracy Prep At Stewart Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1950 Rigsby Ave	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6875	595	40	14.9	96.3%	15 (2.5%)	40 (6.7%)	531 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	9.9	4504^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.7%		12.6	4373^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	5.9%	131	3.3	13.0	22.2	10.0	26.1	22.2	0.0	41.0	17.3	9.8	31.0	34.6	25.9	33.3	11.5	12.2	27.5	10.9	16.7	8.0	4.4	22.4	6.9	$13,924	$2,685	$11,240
Dorie Miller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Lincolnshire Dr	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7995	314	18	17.7	97.8%	4 (1.3%)	16 (5.1%)	294 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.7	4544^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.8%		16.9	4193^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	9.8%	351	12.5	16.1	15.0	24.2	15.6	0.0	0.0		5.0	31.3	20.0				5.0	31.3	15.0				0.0			$17,571	$5,024	$12,548
Cameron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3635 Belgium Ln	San Antonio	78219	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7960	287	19	15.3	99.0%	8 (2.8%)	138 (48.1%)	123 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.6%)	25.5	3719^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.4%		34	3160^th of 4647 public elementary schools	32.0%	559									31.0	21.4	52.0				17.2	31.0	48.0				12.0			$16,117	$3,129	$12,988
Idea Eastside Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2519 Martin Luther King Dr	San Antonio	78203	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4800	427	18	24.2	97.4%	11 (2.6%)	92 (21.5%)	324 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.6	3461^st of 4675 public elementary schools	26.0%		16.7	4206^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.5%	745									34.5	20.7	34.9				32.8	25.0	51.6				27.0			$8,233	$1,230	$7,003

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How many students attend Essence Preparatory Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Essence Preparatory Charter School.

Is Essence Preparatory Charter School a good school?

Essence Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Essence Preparatory Charter School?

Students at Essence Preparatory Charter School are 74% African American, 22% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

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