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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at AUSTIN EL this year?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
547
Elementary
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEATHERFORD ISD·NCES 484480006625
Austin Elementary School
1776 TEXAS DR, WEATHERFORD, TX 76086 · (817) 598-2848 · Parker County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL547 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 65% of Texas public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
189 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 3 | 1% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 82 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 88 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 92 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 110 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 99 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (73) is 26% smaller than its 5th grade class (99).
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
66.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +49.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
56.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +23.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 66 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 56 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 49 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 23 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 37.0% | 29.0% | 21.0% | 13.0% |
| Mathematics | 27.0% | 29.0% | 25.0% | 19.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66.0% | 56.0% |
| 2024-25 | 63.0% | 55.0% |
| 2023-24 | 60.0% | 58.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% | 17.0% |
| 2021-22 | 33.0% | 50.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
52.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.9%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 53% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 59% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Austin Elementary School
Austin Elementary School's state test result (52.9% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Elementary School this school | 547 | 34.6% | 52.9% |
| Peaster Elementary School WEATHERFORD | 525 | 32.4% | 50.3% |
| Oak Woods School GRANBURY | 544 | 37.1% | 64.7% |
| Canton Intermediate School CANTON | 533 | 37.7% | 53.3% |
| William Stribling Elementary School BURLESON | 507 | 34.5% | 56.3% |
| Martin Elementary School WEATHERFORD | 547 | 30.0% | 59.8% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Austin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Parker County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.9% | #1,208 of 4,401 | #12 of 24 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 56.0% | #1,268 of 4,466 ▼ 16 | #11 of 24 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 66.0% | #992 of 4,466 ▲ 239 | #10 of 24 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +36.0pp | #66 of 3,998 | #4 of 20 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 547 | #2,073 of 4,938 | #8 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #1,157 of 4,622 | #5 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.4% | #2,824 of 4,628 | #16 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.6% | #4,114 of 4,789 | #14 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.2% | #2,195 of 2,838 | #8 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
547
+22 (+4%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 583
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 13.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 547 | 40.5 | 13.5:1 | 35% (189) |
| 2023-24 | 527 | 38 | 13.9:1 | 39% (208) |
| 2022-23 | 503 | 41.1 | 12.3:1 | 37% (188) |
| 2020-21 | 525 | 40 | 13.1:1 | 33% (171) |
| 2017-18 | 596 | 35.6 | 16.7:1 | 33% (198) |
| 2015-16 | 652 | 36 | 18.1:1 | 37% (241) |
| 2010-11 | 589 | 36 | 16.4:1 | 31% (180) |
| 2000-01 | 644 | 36 | 17.9:1 | 34% (216) |
| 1990-91 | 583 | 28 | 20.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Austin Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (596 to 547); teachers up 14% (35.6 to 40.5).
About Austin Elementary School
Austin Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school based in WEATHERFORD, Texas. The school enrolls 547 students, from pre-K through 5.
WEATHERFORD ISD is responsible for 12 schools, Austin Elementary School included, with 8,023 students in all.
At Austin Elementary School, White students make up 72% of the student body. After that, the student body is 20% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Census figures show Parker County is about 83% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 44% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at the school number 40.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.5:1. This ratio sits 1.6 below the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Roughly 35% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Parker County average 33%.
allk12 grades Austin Elementary School a B+. The grade compares the school only with Texas public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Austin Elementary School is 6.1 points below its prediction. Actual: 52.9%. Predicted: 58.9%.
Federal survey data for Parker County show that the median household income is $104,443, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 51 public schools in Parker County, enrolling about 28,354 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Rise Academy, about 1.2 miles away. Austin Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts Austin Elementary School at 2nd of 7.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Fringe.
Over 4 years, Austin Elementary School's enrollment grew 4%, to 547.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Austin Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Parker County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
165,168
Census ACS
Median income
$104,443
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
51
28,354 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WEATHERFORD ISD
- Weatherford High SchoolHigh · 2,427 students
- Hall Middle SchoolMiddle · 934 students
- Tison Middle SchoolMiddle · 834 students
- Curtis Elementary SchoolElementary · 585 students
- Ikard Elementary SchoolElementary · 572 students
- Martin Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
Other schools in WEATHERFORD
- Weatherford High SchoolHigh · 2,427 students
- Hall Middle SchoolMiddle · 934 students
- Tison Middle SchoolMiddle · 834 students
- Curtis Elementary SchoolElementary · 585 students
- Ikard Elementary SchoolElementary · 572 students
- Martin Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
Other Austin Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 4 states are named Austin Elementary. Austin Elementary School is the 8th largest of the 16.
- Austin Elementary SchoolCONROE, TX · 896 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolGALVESTON, TX · 784 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolDAYTON, TX · 771 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolABILENE, TX · 729 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolPECOS, TX · 583 students
Nearby schools
- Rise Academy1.2 mi · 75
- Weatherford High School1.5 mi · 2,427
- Curtis Elementary School1.5 mi · 585
- Ikard Elementary School1.6 mi · 572
- Crockett Elementary School1.8 mi · 440
- Hall Middle School2.0 mi · 934
Frequently asked questions
About Austin Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School enrolls approximately 547 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Austin Elementary School serve?
Austin Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Austin Elementary School have?
Austin Elementary School employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
How diverse is Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School reports a student body of 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School is overseen by WEATHERFORD ISD in Parker County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.