BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMY

Charter School 238 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bexar County Academy is a public charter school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive academic environment, often emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students master core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to the traditional public school system, aiming to meet the diverse educational needs of the local community through a dedicated and consistent curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Bexar County Academy strives to build a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. The school's mission generally centers on empowering students to achieve both academic success and personal growth, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

238

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	217
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
217 (91.2 %)
White
8 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (2.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	BEXAR COUNTY ACADEMY
Phone:	(210)432-8600
Website:	http://bexarcountyacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 14