Below Average
#6724 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Essence Preparatory Charter School
Elementary School · Essence Preparatory Charter School · San Antonio, TX
A charter elementary school in San Antonio, TX where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4535 LORD RD, San Antonio, TX 78220
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Essence Preparatory Charter School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Essence Preparatory Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,244
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$1,153/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
39%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Najim AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Southwest Preparatory Southeast CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Carroll Early Childhood CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Hirsch ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Essence Preparatory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Essence Preparatory Charter School is listed in ESSENCE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essence Preparatory Charter School
Essence Preparatory Charter School is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of Essence Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,724 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essence Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Essence Preparatory Charter School serve?
Essence Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Essence Preparatory Charter School?
Essence Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essence Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Essence Preparatory Charter School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essence Preparatory Charter School rank in TX?
Essence Preparatory Charter School ranks #6,724 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Essence Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Essence Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Essence Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Essence Preparatory Charter School has 22% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Essence Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Essence Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Essence Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Essence Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Essence Preparatory Charter School?
78.9% of students at Essence Preparatory Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (210) 997-5617
- Area population (ZIP 78220)
- 18,497
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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