TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.texasprep.us

Charter School 31 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Texas Preparatory School, located in San Marcos, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. Committed to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary for success in higher education and beyond. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Texas Preparatory School aims to foster a supportive and focused community where educators can provide personalized attention to meet the diverse needs of their students.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of responsible citizenship. Their educational approach integrates traditional instruction with innovative teaching strategies to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the modern world. With a mission rooted in high expectations and community involvement, Texas Preparatory School seeks to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary achievement for families in the San Marcos area.

Total Students

4.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	15
Black	6
Two or More	1

Hispanic
15 (48.4 %)
White
9 (29.0 %)
Black
6 (19.4 %)
Two or More
1 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative 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:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	4
Grade 1	8
Grade 2	4
Grade 3	3
Grade 4	4
Grade 5	5
Grade 6	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	13	41.9%
Male	18	58.1%

Elementary School K - 5th