Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Austin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin Elementary serves the southern part of Weatherford, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 61.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Austin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Elementary School's ranking?
Austin Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Austin Elementary School often compared to?
Austin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curtis Elementary School, Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
547 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Austin Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Weatherford Independent School District.
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