Austin Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
295 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Austin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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