Summary:
Austin Elementary is a public elementary school in Abilene, Texas, serving 724 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Abilene Independent School District, which is ranked 676 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.
Austin Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.8% of 4th graders at Austin Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 43.93% for the district and 50.66% for the state. Additionally, Austin Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen an increase in per-student spending, which is higher than the district average. However, the school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Abilene ISD, Austin Elementary generally performs better academically, with higher STAAR test scores and a higher SchoolDigger rating. However, some nearby schools, such as Dyess Elementary, have a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students but still manage to outperform Austin Elementary in certain areas, such as 3rd grade reading proficiency. Additionally, Austin Elementary's performance on STAAR tests has fluctuated over the years, with a dip in performance during the 2020-2021 school year, likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8
Number of students: 724
Racial breakdown:
White:
54.4%
Hispanic:
31.9%
African American:
7.2%
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Two or more races:
5.1%
Asian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%
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