Allison Elementary School

515 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Allison Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Allison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allison Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6874 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
37%
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20-24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
94%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allison Elementary School's ranking?
Allison Elementary School is ranked #6874 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Allison Elementary School often compared to?
Allison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Allison Elementary School?
381 students attend Allison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Allison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allison Elementary School?
Allison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allison Elementary School offer ?
Allison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allison Elementary School part of?
Allison Elementary School is part of Austin ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Allison Elementary School located?
Allison Elementary School is located in the Montopolis neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Montopolis.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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