Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kocurek 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kocurek Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kocurek Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kocurek 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 Kocurek 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
#4144 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Kocurek Elementary School's ranking?
Kocurek Elementary School is ranked #4144 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kocurek Elementary School often compared to?
Kocurek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casey Elementary School, Cowan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kocurek Elementary School?
507 students attend Kocurek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kocurek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kocurek Elementary School?
Kocurek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kocurek Elementary School offer ?
Kocurek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kocurek Elementary School part of?
Kocurek Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kocurek Elementary School located?
Kocurek 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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