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AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH

9303 FM 969 RD, AUSTIN, TX 78724 · (512) 674-0700 · Travis County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL202 STUDENTS
Enrollment
202
Elementary
STATE 519
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
33
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
32
Grade 4
40
Grade 5
31
Grade 6
3
Student demographics
White
63%
STATE 24%
Hispanic
28%
STATE 54%
Black
1%
STATE 13%
Asian
1%
STATE 6%
Two+
6%
STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
48.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +28.0pp since 2022
Mathematics
25.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +5.0pp since 2022
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
202
-322 (-61%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 10.6:1
% White
63%
was 66%
% Hispanic
28%
was 25%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH

AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH is a tiny elementary-level community in AUSTIN, Texas, operated by AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL. The school works with 202 students in grades K through 6. That puts it 61% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 519 students.

AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH is a school of AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH logs that 63% of the student body identifies as White; the rest breaks down as 28% Hispanic, 6% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.1:1 average.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Travis County indicate median household earnings sit near $99,611, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Travis County's 333 public schools (combined enrollment of about 191,706 students), AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS, roughly 0.4 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH.

The school occupies a rural site. AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 61%: 524 students in 2018 compared to 202 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 10.6:1 in 2018 to 12.2:1 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Travis County at a glance

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Population
1,330,015
Census ACS
Median income
$99,611
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
333
191,706 students

Quick facts

School name
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH
District
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL
Address
9303 FM 969 RD, AUSTIN, TX 78724
Phone
(512) 674-0700
County
Travis County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
202
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
480026511056
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH
How large is AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH?
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH enrolls approximately 202 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH serve?
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH?
Approximately 12.2:1 students per teacher at AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH.
How diverse is AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH?
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH reports a student body of 63% White, 28% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH?
AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH is overseen by AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL in Travis County.
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