Summary:
Kocurek Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 522 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Austin Independent School District. While the school has access to resources, including a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores and achievement gaps between student subgroups.
Kocurek has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.9%) compared to the district (55.65%) and state (48.85%) averages, and a lower percentage of White students (30.46%) compared to the district and state. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 34.85% compared to 55.65% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Additionally, while White students at Kocurek rank relatively high (772 out of 3,106 Texas elementary schools), Hispanic students (4,030 out of 4,401) and English Language Learners (2,096 out of 3,556) rank much lower, indicating significant achievement gaps.
Kocurek's performance has declined over time, dropping from 1,655 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 2,804 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. The school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that resources may not be translating into improved academic outcomes. Compared to nearby schools like Menchaca Elementary, Cunningham Elementary, and Boone Elementary, which have higher test scores and statewide rankings, Kocurek may have room for improvement in aligning its curriculum and instructional practices with higher-performing schools in the area.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Austin Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
2804th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,782
Students who attend Kocurek Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2
Number of students: 502
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
56.8%
White:
28.9%
African American:
6.8%
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Two or more races:
4.8%
Asian:
2.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%
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