Widen Elementary School

5605 Nuckols Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Widen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Widen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Widen Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Widen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Widen Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6080 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Widen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Widen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Widen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Widen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Widen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Widen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Widen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Widen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Widen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Widen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Widen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Widen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Widen Elementary School's ranking?
Widen Elementary School is ranked #6080 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Widen Elementary School often compared to?
Widen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Elementary School, Joseph Gilbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Widen Elementary School?
390 students attend Widen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Widen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Widen Elementary School?
Widen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Widen Elementary School offer ?
Widen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Widen Elementary School part of?
Widen Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Widen Elementary School located?
Widen Elementary School is located in the Southeast Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Austin.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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