AUSTIN EL

AUSTIN EL is a middle-of-the-pack K-5 school in WEATHERFORD, Texas, overseen by WEATHERFORD ISD. The school hosts 547 students in grades pre-K through 5.

AUSTIN EL is one of 12 schools operated by WEATHERFORD ISD, a district that caters to 8,023 students overall.

Looking at the student body, AUSTIN EL shows that White students make up the majority at 72%. The remainder breaks down as 20% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.5:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, AUSTIN EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 58.8%; this one delivers 52.5%.

Across the wider county, Parker County reports that median household earnings sit near $104,443, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Parker County's 51 public schools (combined enrollment of about 28,354 students), AUSTIN EL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is RISE ACADEMY, roughly 1.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts AUSTIN EL at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 43.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Looking at the recent track record. AUSTIN EL's enrollment has contracted 8% since 2018, when it stood at 596 (now 547). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 16.7:1 in 2018 to 13.5:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.