TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL
TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 106 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Texas Empowerment Academy (TEA) is a public charter school located in East Austin that serves students from kindergarten through grade 5. As a charter institution, it operates with a specific mission to provide a high-quality, rigorous academic environment that prioritizes closing achievement gaps and preparing students for long-term success. The school emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a culture of community and accountability among its student body.
The school is known for its commitment to the "TEA Way," which centers on character development and the empowerment of its students to become leaders in their community. By offering a specialized curriculum tailored to meet the needs of the diverse East Austin population, the academy seeks to provide an alternative to traditional district-run schools. It remains focused on academic proficiency and personal growth, aiming to equip its young learners with the essential skills required for middle school preparation and beyond.
For more information, contact TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL at (512) 494-1076 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 106 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 106
- Teachers:
- 7.91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 106 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 41.5%
- Male
- 58.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.