Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cunningham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cunningham Elementary serves the southern part of Austin, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cunningham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cunningham Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cunningham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cunningham Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#2732 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cunningham Elementary School's ranking?
Cunningham Elementary School is ranked #2732 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cunningham Elementary School often compared to?
Cunningham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayside Eden Park Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cunningham Elementary School?
346 students attend Cunningham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cunningham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cunningham Elementary School?
Cunningham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cunningham Elementary School offer ?
Cunningham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cunningham Elementary School part of?
Cunningham Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cunningham Elementary School located?
Cunningham Elementary School is located in the South Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in South Austin.
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