TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.texasprep.us

Charter School 42 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Texas Preparatory School’s Austin campus is a public charter school that emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with the academic foundation necessary for higher education. The school operates with a focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction, aiming to create a supportive environment where students can thrive both intellectually and socially. By fostering a culture of high expectations and academic rigor, the campus strives to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of the modern workforce and collegiate life.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The Austin campus leverages its location to integrate real-world learning opportunities and maintains a philosophy that values the unique potential of each student. Through a blend of traditional classroom teaching and modern educational strategies, Texas Preparatory School seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background, as they progress toward graduation and beyond.

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL - AUSTIN CAMPUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	14
Black	20
Two or More	7

Black
20 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (33.3 %)
Two or More
7 (16.7 %)
White
1 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Phone:	(512)928-3000
Website:	http://www.texasprep.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 4