Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Kipp Austin Leadership 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 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
46%
51%
(18-19)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
82%
53%
Black
(19-20)
10%
13%
White
(19-20)
5%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School?
473 students attend Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School offer ?
Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School part of?
Kipp Austin Leadership Elementary School is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools School District.

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