Essence Preparatory Charter School serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Essence Preparatory Charter School's student population of 180 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
The diversity score of Essence Preparatory Charter School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
74%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Essence Preparatory Charter School?
180 students attend Essence Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Essence Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essence Preparatory Charter School?
Essence Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Essence Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Essence Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Essence Preparatory Charter School part of?
Essence Preparatory Charter School is part of Essence Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Essence Preparatory Charter School located?
Essence Preparatory Charter School is located in the Eastside Promise Neighborhood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Eastside Promise Neighborhood.
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