Rl Austin Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
63%
32%
White
37%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rl Austin Elementary School?
279 students attend Rl Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rl Austin Elementary School students are Black, and 37% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rl Austin Elementary School?
Rl Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rl Austin Elementary School offer ?
Rl Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rl Austin Elementary School part of?
Rl Austin Elementary School is part of Butler County School District.
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