KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS EL

KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS EL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 595 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS 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.

KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS ELementary is a public charter school located in East Austin, Texas, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the KIPP Texas network, the school operates under the mission of preparing students with the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits necessary to succeed in top-quality high schools, colleges, and the professional world. The campus is known for its structured environment and high expectations, emphasizing both rigorous academic achievement and the development of strong social-emotional foundations for its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the broader KIPP Austin community, which focuses on closing the educational opportunity gap through extended school days, a data-driven approach to instruction, and a college-preparatory culture. By fostering a supportive and goal-oriented atmosphere, KIPP Austin Connections aims to empower its students to become self-advocates and community leaders. Families interested in enrollment typically participate in the KIPP Texas lottery system, which serves a diverse population of students throughout the Austin area.

For more information, contact KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS EL at (512) 501-3643 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8509 FM 969 BLDG 629
AUSTIN, TX 78724
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KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS EL is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 595 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
595
Teachers:
38.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 595 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP AUSTIN CONNECTIONS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.7%
Black or African American
6.9%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.