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What's the vibe like in the hallways at TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF right now?
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Enrollment
500
Combined
STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TEXAS SCH FOR THE DEAF·NCES 480025309537
Texas School for the Deaf
1102 S CONGRESS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78704 · (512) 462-5353 · Travis County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL500 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
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STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
253 students
STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 60 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 4% |
| Grade 1 | 13 | 3% |
| Grade 2 | 12 | 2% |
| Grade 3 | 27 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 34 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 35 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 26 | 5% |
| Grade 9 | 38 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 50 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 46 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 95 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 23% smaller than its 8th grade class (26).
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Texas School for the Deaf ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Travis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 500 | #39 of 280 | #2 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.6% | #7 of 144 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.6% | #147 of 226 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.6% | #46 of 60 | N/A |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
500
-5 (-1%) vs 2020
+2% since 2010-11, when it was 490
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 | 500 | N/A | N/A | 51% (253) |
| 2023-24 | 487 | N/A | N/A | 49% (237) |
| 2022-23 | 473 | N/A | N/A | 60% (284) |
| 2020-21 | 505 | N/A | N/A | 50% (251) |
| 2017-18 | 524 | N/A | N/A | 69% (360) |
| 2015-16 | 538 | N/A | N/A | 67% (359) |
| 2010-11 | 490 | N/A | N/A | 77% (378) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Texas School for the Deaf.
About Texas School for the Deaf
Texas School for the Deaf is a mid-sized school serving multiple grade levels with its address in AUSTIN, Texas. Enrollment totals 500 students across pre-K through 12.
The local education agency for Texas School for the Deaf is TEXAS SCH FOR THE DEAF.
Hispanic students account for 38% of enrollment at Texas School for the Deaf, more than any other group. Other students are 37% White, 15% Black, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Texas School for the Deaf scores 69%.
Texas School for the Deaf has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 51%.
The school's county is Travis County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $99,611, 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 333 public schools in the county, enrolling about 191,706, Texas School for the Deaf among them.
DAEP- Elementary School is the nearest public school to Texas School for the Deaf, about 0.7 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (505) and 2024-25 (500).
The Texas School for the Deaf discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Travis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in AUSTIN
- Lake Travis High SchoolHigh · 3,569 students
- Bowie High SchoolHigh · 2,876 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 2,858 students
- Westlake High SchoolHigh · 2,854 students
- McNeil High SchoolHigh · 2,660 students
- Vandegrift High SchoolHigh · 2,437 students
Nearby schools
- DAEP- Elementary School0.7 mi · 1
- Becker Elementary School0.7 mi · 502
- Lively Middle School0.7 mi · 910
- Sanchez Elementary School0.9 mi · 479
- Travis Hts Elementary School0.9 mi · 469
- Martin Middle School1.2 mi · 247
Frequently asked questions
About Texas School for the DeafHow many students attend Texas School for the Deaf?
Texas School for the Deaf enrolls approximately 500 students in grades PK-12.
Is Texas School for the Deaf an elementary, middle, or high school?
Texas School for the Deaf is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Texas School for the Deaf?
At Texas School for the Deaf, the student body is approximately 37% White, 38% Hispanic, 15% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Texas School for the Deaf?
Texas School for the Deaf is overseen by TEXAS SCH FOR THE DEAF in Travis County.
What county does Texas School for the Deaf serve?
Texas School for the Deaf serves Travis County in TX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.