Fall 2026 Microschool Funding Wizard

Plan your Texas Prenda microschool. See if the numbers work.

TEFA apps: Feb 4 - Mar 17First TEFA: Jul 1 (25%)School starts: Aug 2026

Students

Standard students (K-8)TEFA: $10,474/student

Students with disabilities (IEP)TEFA: $30,000/student

Tuition per student ⓘFully covered by TEFA

Venue

Venue type

Church contribution (cleaning, utilities)/month

When does rent start? ⓘ1 month of pre-launch rent

Setup costs (furniture, equipment)one-time

Staffing

Number of Guides~10-15 students per Guide recommended

Guide salary (each)/year

When do you start paying guides?No pre-launch salary costs

Total staff cost: $65,000/year

Operating Costs

Prenda Platform

$2,199/student × 12 students = $26,388/year

Other Annual Costs

Insurance ⓘ

Marketing ⓘ

Supplies ⓘ~$150/student

Devices (one-time) ⓘ~$300/student

Total operating costs: $31,188/year

✓

VIABLE

Year 1 profitable. Sustainable model.

Year 1 Revenue$125,688(TEFA payments Aug '26 - Jul '27)

Year 1 Total Costs$109,288Operating: $102,188 + Startup: $7,100

Year 1 Net+$16,400

Year 2+ Profit+$23,500/yr(recurring, no startup costs)

Pre-Launch Capital Needed

Raise by Spring 2026

$18,933

Secure this before TEFA payments arrive in August 2026.

Venue rent (1 mo pre-launch): $500
Setup & furniture: $3,000
Devices: $3,600
2-month buffer: $11,833

What if fewer students enroll?

TEFA Rate	Students	Revenue	Profit
100%	12	$125,688	+$23,500
80%	9	$94,266	-$1,325
60%	7	$73,318	-$17,875

Estimates only. TEFA is a lottery. Actual costs may vary. Consult with Prenda and legal/tax advisors before launching.

How we calculate these numbers →