Austin Elementary School

1305 W Veterans
Pecos, TX 79772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Austin Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Austin Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 135% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Austin Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
570 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Austin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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