Enrollment
159
Elementary
DISTRICT 172 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 480141412335
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
5800 MLK BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78721 · (512) 287-5000 · Travis County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL159 STUDENTS
F
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 3% of Texas public elementary schools
- FTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+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
19.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
152 students
DISTRICT 87% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 15 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 22 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 29 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 31% smaller than its 6th grade class (29).
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key→The East Austin College Prep at MLK
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
32.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +8.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
21.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +15.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 21 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 8 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 15 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 9.0% | 23.0% | 28.0% | 40.0% |
| Mathematics | 9.0% | 12.0% | 39.0% | 40.0% |
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 | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| 2024-25 | 30.0% | 10.0% |
| 2023-24 | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| 2022-23 | 36.0% | 12.0% |
| 2021-22 | 37.0% | 10.0% |
| 2020-21 | 24.0% | 6.0% |
% 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
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of TX schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
16.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.9%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-16.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 16% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 33% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
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 The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key's state test result (16.0% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key this school | 159 | 95.6% | 16.0% |
| Roosevelt Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 155 | 98.1% | 18.3% |
| Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena PASADENA | 147 | 94.6% | 43.3% |
| Briscoe Elementary School HOUSTON | 177 | 93.2% | 49.6% |
| Lasater Elementary School FALFURRIAS | 156 | 92.3% | N/A |
| Prelude Preparatory Charter School SAN ANTONIO | 162 | 91.4% | 40.1% |
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 The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Travis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 16.0% | #4,354 of 4,401 | #155 of 166 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 21.0% | #4,330 of 4,466 ▲ 110 | #158 of 176 ▲ 14 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #4,196 of 4,466 ▼ 33 | #147 of 176 ▼ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.5pp | #2,457 of 3,998 | #108 of 166 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 159 | #4,726 of 4,938 | #178 of 183 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.6% | #426 of 4,789 | #13 of 170 |
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
159
+13 (+9%) vs 2020
-11% since 2010-11, when it was 179
Student : Teacher
19.7:1
was 20.9:1
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 | 159 | 8.1 | 19.7:1 | 96% (152) |
| 2023-24 | 179 | 8.9 | 20.2:1 | 81% (145) |
| 2022-23 | 161 | 9.5 | 16.9:1 | 98% (158) |
| 2020-21 | 146 | 7 | 20.9:1 | 95% (139) |
| 2017-18 | 131 | 9.7 | 13.5:1 | 84% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 219 | 13 | 16.9:1 | 87% (191) |
| 2010-11 | 179 | 14 | 12.8:1 | 89% (160) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (131 to 159); teachers down 17% (9.7 to 8.1).
About The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
The public elementary school The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is located in AUSTIN, Texas. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 159 students in pre-K through 6. Against the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas, enrollment here is 69% lower.
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is one of 4 schools in VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which enrolls 871 students in total.
The student body at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is 96% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 3% Black. Among people living in Travis County, the Hispanic share is about 33%. The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key's diversity index is 7%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 19.7:1, with 8.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 4.6 students per teacher above the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 96% of enrollment. That rate is above the 54% average among public schools in Travis County.
The allk12 Grade for The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is F. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 3% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas schools after adjusting test results for student poverty. Actual: 16.0%. Predicted: 32.9%. Difference: 16.9 points.
According to the American Community Survey, in Travis County, the median household income is $99,611, roughly 57% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. There are 333 public schools in Travis County, enrolling about 191,706 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, The East Austin College Prep at MLK is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key. In a group of 9 nearby schools with scores, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key ranks 7th on average proficiency.
In the federal locale system, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is coded City: Large, for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key as a charter school.
Enrollment is up 9% from 2020-21, when The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key had 146 students, to 2024-25, when it had 159. The ratio of students to teachers went from 20.9:1 to 19.7:1 over the same years.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key. Questions from prospective families are welcome 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
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Other schools in VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCombined · 358 students
- Promesa College Prep BrownsvilleElementary · 185 students
- The East Austin College Prep at MLKHigh · 169 students
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
- The East Austin College Prep at MLK0.0 mi · 169
- Norman-Sims Elementary School0.8 mi · 274
- IDEA Health Professions College Preparatory1.1 mi · 376
- IDEA Health Professions Academy1.1 mi · 294
- Pecan Springs Elementary School1.2 mi · 279
- Harris Elementary School1.3 mi · 285
Frequently asked questions
About The East Austin College Prep at Southwest KeyWhat is the total enrollment at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key enrolls approximately 159 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key serve?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is approximately 19.7:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
At The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key, the student body is approximately 1% White, 96% Hispanic, 3% Black.
Who oversees The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is overseen by VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Travis County.
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