Austin Elementary School serves 192 students in grades 1-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
60%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 83% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
192 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Austin Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Sulphur Springs Independent School District.
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