TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY

WAXAHACHIE ISD
614 N GETZENDANER ST
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
256 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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.
256
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    133 (52.0%)
  • Black
    62 (24.2%)
  • White
    48 (18.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: WAXAHACHIE ISD
Phone: (972)923-4690
Website: http://www.wisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 160
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 256
Gender Ratio