Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dessau 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DESSAU EL serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dessau Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Dessau Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dessau Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#7658 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
7%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dessau Elementary School's ranking?
Dessau Elementary School is ranked #7658 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dessau Elementary School often compared to?
Dessau Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilhelmina Delco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dessau Elementary School?
554 students attend Dessau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dessau Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dessau Elementary School?
Dessau Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dessau Elementary School offer ?
Dessau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dessau Elementary School part of?
Dessau Elementary School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dessau Elementary School located?
Dessau Elementary School is located in the Harris Ridge neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Harris Ridge.
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