Student-Teacher Ratio

LEAs are required to attempt to maintain an average 11:1 ratio. 

The ratio required under the high-quality prekindergarten requirements is separate from class size limits. Senate Bill (SB) 2081, passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, added prekindergarten classes to the existing class size limit of 22 for kindergarten through grade 4.   

While the class size limit is 22 students per class, local education agencies should attempt to maintain an average student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 across all high-quality prekindergarten classrooms. For example, both requirements would be met if a full classroom with 22 students includes the teacher of record and an educational aide.  Local education agencies may employ various strategies to attempt to maintain an average 11:1 ratio. 

Please note: In meeting this high-quality component, districts should implement and document their continuous efforts in maintaining the 1:11 ratio until it is achieved. TEC §29.167 (d); 19 TAC §102.1003 (h)(i) 

*This ratio is for both LEAs, open-enrollment charters, and districts of innovation per TEC §29.167 (d) and 19 TAC §102.1003 (h).