Stephen F Austin Elementary School

1630 Pitts Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stephen F Austin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stephen F Austin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Stephen F Austin Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Stephen F Austin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen F Austin Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#939 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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58%
37%
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59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
34%
53%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
38%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen F Austin Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School is ranked #939 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stephen F Austin Elementary School often compared to?
Stephen F Austin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frost Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Stephen F Austin Elementary School?
574 students attend Stephen F Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Stephen F Austin Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen F Austin Elementary School?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen F Austin Elementary School offer ?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stephen F Austin Elementary School part of?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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