Allison Elementary

Summary:

Allison Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 403 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Allison Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (92-96%) and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (90-93%). The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 7.14% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading, compared to 55.65% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance has steadily declined over the past several years, dropping from a 2-star rating to a 0-star rating.

While Allison Elementary struggles academically, some of the nearby schools, such as Blackshear Elementary and University of Texas Elementary Charter School, perform significantly better on state assessments and have higher rankings. Additionally, Allison Elementary spends more per student ($13,908 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, but this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 515 Vargas Rd
       Austin, TX  78741-2455


(512) 414-2004

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4240th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,908 Help


Students who attend Allison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Middle
High:    Eastside Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.1%
African American:
6.4%
White:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Compare Details Allison Elementary ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 56th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.1%), African American (6.4%), White (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allison Elementary is 11.1, which is the 11th best among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allison Elementary is $13,908, which is the 17th highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Allison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Allison Elementary 4240th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Allison Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Allison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.42 2546th 3465 26.5%
2005 26.05 2977th 3475 14.3%
2006 27.77 2936th 3476 15.5%
2007 11.25 3588th 3724 3.7%
2008 28.66 3157th 3768 16.2%
2009 17.70 3604th 3884 7.2%
2010 28.36 3345th 3937 15.0%
2011 43.43 2774th 4095 32.3%
2012 48.76 2361st 4206 43.9%
2013 50.74 2256th 4221 46.6%
2014 36.58 3076th 4260 27.8%
2015 46.50 2521st 4320 41.6%
2016 59.84 1783rd 4286 58.4%
2017 44.65 2252nd 4329 48.0%
2018 30.74 3139th 4359 28.0%
2019 22.87 3756th 4479 16.1%
2021 12.75 4357th 4578 4.8%
2022 20.19 3932nd 4581 14.2%
2023 15.68 4249th 4647 8.6%
2024 15.80 4240th 4675 9.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.88 1074th 3226 66.7%
2019 51.11 1506th 3333 54.8%
2021 33.60 2455th 3446 28.8%
2022 37.90 2320th 3487 33.5%
2023 39.30 2298th 3556 35.4%
2024 33.82 2561st 3638 29.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 1945th 3558 45.3%
2019 25.04 3191st 3684 13.4%
2021 41.73 1908th 3799 49.8%
2022 48.76 1648th 3952 58.3%
2023 31.22 3024th 4086 26.0%
2024 55.03 1565th 4261 63.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.91 2575th 4264 39.6%
2019 32.65 3285th 4309 23.8%
2021 16.07 4238th 4451 4.8%
2022 28.58 3597th 4477 19.7%
2023 20.22 4085th 4521 9.6%
2024 27.61 3700th 4560 18.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.44 2966th 4306 31.1%
2019 24.91 3631st 4348 16.5%
2021 13.45 4306th 4499 4.3%
2022 26.48 3653rd 4561 19.9%
2023 14.18 4305th 4588 6.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.84 3006th 3106 3.2%
2019 11.90 3057th 3184 4.0%
2021 3.57 2958th 3006 1.6%
2022 29.26 2503rd 2958 15.4%
2023 24.92 2650th 2980 11.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.49 1474th 4240 65.2%
2019 49.36 2019th 4295 53.0%
2021 29.39 3413th 4331 21.2%
2022 36.26 3071st 4461 31.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.79 3316th 4319 23.2%
2019 24.61 3637th 4357 16.5%
2021 15.28 4173rd 4498 7.2%
2022 20.52 3959th 4563 13.2%
2023 20.74 3969th 4585 13.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.85 1380th 2483 44.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Allison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.08 2779th 4168 33.3%
2019 28.93 3347th 4188 20.1%
2021 17.01 4055th 4329 6.3%
2022 25.09 3686th 4376 15.8%
2023 19.83 3959th 4401 10.0%
2024 26.75 3605th 4431 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Allison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 19 50 1 530 1 n/a n/a 0 601
1989 22 41 0 493 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 15 38 1 474 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 24 41 0 529 3 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 23 35 0 540 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1993 20 42 0 534 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1994 24 43 0 508 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 11 43 0 439 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 11 43 0 439 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 17 55 0 409 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 17 60 0 412 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 12 57 0 422 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2000 12 42 0 434 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 11 43 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 5 44 0 402 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 5 44 0 402 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 9 50 1 414 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 8 67 1 426 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 9 54 1 415 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 7 60 1 443 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 7 43 1 449 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 8 43 1 459 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2010 9 29 0 490 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 5 43 0 507 0 0 0 0 555
2012 7 37 0 474 0 0 3 0 521
2013 7 30 0 459 1 0 5 0 502
2014 4 26 0 466 0 0 1 0 497
2015 2 29 0 454 0 1 1 0 487
2016 3 22 0 519 1 0 0 0 545
2017 3 19 0 438 0 0 0 0 460
2018 3 23 1 450 0 0 2 0 479
2019 10 27 1 474 0 0 0 0 512
2020 16 20 9 457 0 0 0 0 502
2021 4 9 5 391 0 0 0 0 409
2022 8 10 4 358 0 0 1 0 381
2023 6 21 2 372 1 0 1 0 403
2024 10 24 2 337 0 0 1 0 374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Allison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 49.0 12.2 n/a
1989 556 n/a n/a n/a
1990 528 42.0 12.5 n/a
1991 597 41.7 14.3 n/a
1992 602 42.7 14.0 77.1
1993 599 45.0 13.3 89.5
1994 575 46.6 12.3 81.6
1995 493 36.5 13.5 82.2
1996 493 36.5 13.5 82.2
1997 482 34.0 14.2 82
1998 489 33.9 14.4 82.8
1999 491 35.9 13.7 91.2
2000 488 38.1 12.8 80.9
2001 491 39.0 12.6 85.3
2002 451 34.7 13.0 88.2
2003 451 34.7 13.0 88.2
2004 474 32.7 14.5 88.4
2005 502 36.8 13.6 66.7
2006 479 35.5 13.5 66.8
2007 511 37.0 13.8 94.7
2008 500 36.5 13.7 95.2
2009 512 39.5 13.0 96.1
2010 529 38.6 13.6 95.1
2011 555 40.8 13.5 95.7
2012 521 35.6 14.6 96.7
2013 502 37.1 13.4 95.8
2014 497 33.7 14.7 96.2
2015 487 36.0 13.5 95.7
2016 545 37.0 14.7 95.6
2017 460 37.4 12.2 85.2
2018 479 35.4 13.5 95.6
2019 512 35.3 14.4 92.4
2020 502 41.3 12.1 93.6
2021 409 36.2 11.2 92.9
2022 381 33.2 11.4 90.6
2023 403 30.5 13.2 90.8
2024 374 33.5 11.1 90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Allison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 601 49.0 12.2 n/a
1989 556 n/a n/a n/a
1990 528 42.0 12.5 n/a
1991 597 41.7 14.3 n/a
1992 602 42.7 14.0 77.1
1993 599 45.0 13.3 89.5
1994 575 46.6 12.3 81.6
1995 493 36.5 13.5 82.2
1996 493 36.5 13.5 82.2
1997 482 34.0 14.2 82
1998 489 33.9 14.4 82.8
1999 491 35.9 13.7 91.2
2000 488 38.1 12.8 80.9
2001 491 39.0 12.6 85.3
2002 451 34.7 13.0 88.2
2003 451 34.7 13.0 88.2
2004 474 32.7 14.5 88.4
2005 502 36.8 13.6 66.7
2006 479 35.5 13.5 66.8
2007 511 37.0 13.8 94.7
2008 500 36.5 13.7 95.2
2009 512 39.5 13.0 96.1
2010 529 38.6 13.6 95.1
2011 555 40.8 13.5 95.7
2012 521 35.6 14.6 96.7
2013 502 37.1 13.4 95.8
2014 497 33.7 14.7 96.2
2015 487 36.0 13.5 95.7
2016 545 37.0 14.7 95.6
2017 460 37.4 12.2 85.2
2018 479 35.4 13.5 95.6
2019 512 35.3 14.4 92.4
2020 502 41.3 12.1 93.6
2021 409 36.2 11.2 92.9
2022 381 33.2 11.4 90.6
2023 403 30.5 13.2 90.8
2024 374 33.5 11.1 90.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Allison Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,730 (15.7%) $9,272 (84.3%) $11,001
2020 $1,671 (14.1%) $10,215 (85.9%) $11,886
2021 $1,384 (10.0%) $12,524 (90.0%) $13,908

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allison Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3756th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4249th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Allison Elementary)1516
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Allison Elementary)3013
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Allison Elementary)2711
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Allison Elementary)2010
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))166
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Allison Elementary)3312
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Allison Elementary)4130
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Allison Elementary)2612
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2222
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Allison Elementary)2633
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Allison Elementary)4344
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Allison Elementary)3524
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512403
 21.3%
African American2721
 22.2%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic474372
 21.5%
Pacific Islander00
White106
 40%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.4%90.8%
 1.6%


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Students at Allison Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% White.

Allison Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Allison Elementary.

Students who attend Allison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Middle
High : Eastside Early College High School


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