Stephen F Austin Primary serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Stephen F Austin Primary's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stephen F Austin Primary is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
28%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Stephen F Austin Primary?
199 students attend Stephen F Austin Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Stephen F Austin Primary students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen F Austin Primary?
Stephen F Austin Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen F Austin Primary offer ?
Stephen F Austin Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Stephen F Austin Primary part of?
Stephen F Austin Primary is part of Slaton Independent School District.
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