TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY
TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the WAXAHACHIE ISD school district, located in WAXAHACHIE, TX with about 188 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY, located in Waxahachie, Texas, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). As a dedicated early childhood center, the academy focuses exclusively on providing foundational education for the district’s youngest learners. By concentrating solely on prekindergarten, the school creates a tailored environment designed to foster early social, emotional, and academic development, helping children build the essential skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.
The academy serves as a central hub for the district’s efforts to prepare children for long-term academic success through structured, age-appropriate learning experiences. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Waxahachie ISD, TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY provides a nurturing setting where students can begin their educational journey, interact with peers, and engage in developmentally appropriate activities that support early literacy, numeracy, and school readiness.
For more information, contact TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY at (972) 923-4690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
http://www.wisd.org
TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY is a public Title I school in WAXAHACHIE, TX with about 188 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WAXAHACHIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 188 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.9%
- White
- 33.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.