Austin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1502 Normandy
Pecos, TX 79772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 644 students in grades 1-3, Austin 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 was 28% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#6784 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
41%
32%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 #6784 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
644 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Austin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District.

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