Essence Preparatory Charter School
San Antonio, TX · Essence Preparatory Charter School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades PK-6 · City, large
4,364th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
4535 LORD RD, San Antonio, TX 78220
(210)997-5617NCES ID 480147914174Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Essence Preparatory Charter School 4,364th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2023 to 1th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 148 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 180 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.8% | 73.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
| Hispanic | 25.2% | 22.2% | ▼ 3.0 pts |
| White | 0.0% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Typical home value $156K in zip 78220 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Essence Preparatory Charter School in?
Essence Preparatory Charter School is part of the Essence Preparatory Charter School district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Essence Preparatory Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Essence Preparatory Charter School 4,364th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Essence Preparatory Charter School?
Black 74%, Hispanic 22%, White 2%, Two or more races 2% (180 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Essence Preparatory Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78220 is $156K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.