Pickle Elementary

Summary:

Pickle Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 326 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating.

Pickle Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the AISD and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. Pickle Elementary's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 92% to 96% over the past three years, is likely a contributing factor to its low academic performance. Nearby AISD schools, such as Hart Elementary, Brown Elementary, and Harris Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance, but generally outperform Pickle Elementary on STAAR tests.

In contrast, the charter schools in the vicinity, such as Founders Classical Academy-Austin North, Cedars International Academy, and KIPP Austin Comunidad, generally outperform Pickle Elementary on STAAR tests, with higher proficiency rates across grade levels and subject areas. These charter schools also have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1101 Wheatley
       Austin, TX  78752


(512) 841-8400

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3921st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,095 Help


Students who attend Pickle Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Webb Middle
High:    Northeast Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.2%
African American:
6.0%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pickle Elementary ranks worse than 83.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 52nd 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 22.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.2%), African American (6%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pickle Elementary is 14.2. 61 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pickle Elementary is $13,095, which is the 24th highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pickle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickle Elementary 3921st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pickle Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Pickle Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.39 2782nd 3465 19.7%
2005 24.98 3027th 3475 12.9%
2006 13.54 3313th 3476 4.7%
2007 16.89 3470th 3724 6.8%
2008 20.22 3424th 3768 9.1%
2009 31.87 3115th 3884 19.8%
2010 31.69 3203rd 3937 18.6%
2011 40.74 2908th 4095 29.0%
2012 41.44 2805th 4206 33.3%
2013 38.34 2964th 4221 29.8%
2014 37.62 3027th 4260 28.9%
2015 29.12 3378th 4320 21.8%
2016 7.71 4136th 4286 3.5%
2017 7.26 4264th 4329 1.5%
2018 11.45 4207th 4359 3.5%
2019 23.33 3729th 4479 16.7%
2021 12.74 4358th 4578 4.8%
2022 19.79 3952nd 4581 13.7%
2023 35.20 3079th 4647 33.7%
2024 22.14 3921st 4675 16.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.27 2747th 3226 14.8%
2019 48.95 1623rd 3333 51.3%
2021 22.99 3055th 3446 11.3%
2022 33.19 2599th 3487 25.5%
2023 55.76 1369th 3556 61.5%
2024 24.99 3047th 3638 16.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 2025th 3558 43.1%
2019 24.15 3236th 3684 12.2%
2021 20.08 3623rd 3799 4.6%
2022 14.01 3877th 3952 1.9%
2024 29.75 3274th 4261 23.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.58 4029th 4264 5.5%
2019 35.10 3125th 4309 27.5%
2021 17.06 4176th 4451 6.2%
2022 26.34 3721st 4477 16.9%
2023 52.96 1979th 4521 56.2%
2024 25.33 3862nd 4560 15.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.94 4018th 4306 6.7%
2019 28.87 3392nd 4348 22.0%
2021 16.99 4082nd 4499 9.3%
2022 33.98 3165th 4561 30.6%
2023 34.05 3161st 4588 31.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.03 2862nd 3006 4.8%
2022 6.54 2901st 2958 1.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.90 3512th 4240 17.2%
2019 57.15 1507th 4295 64.9%
2021 24.63 3744th 4331 13.6%
2022 40.05 2812th 4461 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 4168th 4319 3.5%
2019 22.80 3716th 4357 14.7%
2021 12.61 4318th 4498 4.0%
2022 13.67 4279th 4563 6.2%
2023 40.20 2752nd 4585 40.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 1570th 2483 36.8%
2019 25.24 2131st 2515 15.3%
2021 22.27 2174th 2444 11.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pickle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.81 3962nd 4168 4.9%
2019 32.45 3135th 4188 25.1%
2021 14.62 4159th 4329 3.9%
2022 26.49 3613th 4376 17.4%
2023 44.72 2453rd 4401 44.3%
2024 22.64 3826th 4431 13.7%
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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.

Pickle Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pickle Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 4 125 0 467 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2003 4 125 0 467 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2004 7 104 1 484 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2005 6 91 1 494 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 0 118 0 523 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2007 1 101 0 570 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 1 90 0 589 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2009 5 86 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2010 11 73 0 638 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2011 12 53 0 664 2 0 3 0 734
2012 13 52 0 690 2 0 4 0 761
2013 11 41 0 731 3 0 5 0 791
2014 6 48 0 706 2 0 3 0 765
2015 18 52 0 671 2 1 2 0 746
2016 10 51 2 630 1 0 1 0 695
2017 10 31 5 589 1 0 2 0 638
2018 6 31 3 503 1 0 0 0 544
2019 6 36 4 410 1 2 0 0 459
2020 10 47 1 447 0 2 2 0 509
2021 15 37 16 371 0 3 2 0 444
2022 6 28 5 351 0 3 8 0 401
2023 4 15 1 300 0 3 3 0 326
2024 5 23 0 352 0 3 3 0 386

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 Pickle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 598 42.8 14.0 95.2
2003 598 42.8 14.0 95.2
2004 596 45.3 13.2 92.6
2005 592 47.0 12.6 75
2006 641 47.0 13.6 72.5
2007 672 48.7 13.8 96.9
2008 680 45.3 15.0 96.6
2009 715 50.3 14.2 98
2010 722 49.1 14.7 98.5
2011 734 49.2 14.9 97.3
2012 761 50.7 14.9 97.5
2013 791 48.5 16.2 97.2
2014 765 51.1 14.9 96.3
2015 746 48.0 15.5 97.2
2016 695 46.0 15.1 96.3
2017 638 41.8 15.2 90.4
2018 544 37.4 14.5 97.2
2019 459 33.8 13.5 96.5
2020 509 32.0 15.9 96.7
2021 444 35.0 12.6 92.3
2022 401 31.0 12.9 92
2023 326 20.0 16.3 96.3
2024 386 27.0 14.2 95.1

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 Pickle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 598 42.8 14.0 95.2
2003 598 42.8 14.0 95.2
2004 596 45.3 13.2 92.6
2005 592 47.0 12.6 75
2006 641 47.0 13.6 72.5
2007 672 48.7 13.8 96.9
2008 680 45.3 15.0 96.6
2009 715 50.3 14.2 98
2010 722 49.1 14.7 98.5
2011 734 49.2 14.9 97.3
2012 761 50.7 14.9 97.5
2013 791 48.5 16.2 97.2
2014 765 51.1 14.9 96.3
2015 746 48.0 15.5 97.2
2016 695 46.0 15.1 96.3
2017 638 41.8 15.2 90.4
2018 544 37.4 14.5 97.2
2019 459 33.8 13.5 96.5
2020 509 32.0 15.9 96.7
2021 444 35.0 12.6 92.3
2022 401 31.0 12.9 92
2023 326 20.0 16.3 96.3
2024 386 27.0 14.2 95.1

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 Pickle Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,433 (19.9%) $9,780 (80.1%) $12,212
2020 $1,740 (16.7%) $8,672 (83.3%) $10,412
2021 $1,333 (10.2%) $11,762 (89.8%) $13,095

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickle Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3729th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3079th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pickle Elementary)3044
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickle Elementary)3730
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Pickle Elementary)3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickle Elementary)015
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))166
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Pickle Elementary)3729
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pickle Elementary)3643
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Pickle Elementary)3047
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2222
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pickle Elementary)018
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))910
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Pickle Elementary)3346
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pickle Elementary)3448
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pickle Elementary)2420
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Pickle Elementary)3026
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4022
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459326
 29%
African American3615
 58.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic410300
 26.8%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.5%96.3%
 0.2%


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Pickle Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Pickle Elementary.

Students who attend Pickle Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webb Middle
High : Northeast Early College High School

Students at Pickle Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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