KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS
KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS 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 590 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 39 teachers, KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS 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 OBRAS is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Southeast Austin, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools network, the school operates under a mission to prepare students for success in college, career, and life. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive culture that focuses on developing both character strengths and academic proficiency.
The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for core subjects, enrichment activities, and personalized support. KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS fosters a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each student receives individualized attention. By prioritizing high expectations, a "team and family" philosophy, and a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its students with the tools necessary to thrive in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS at (512) 651-2069 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78744
(512) 651-2069
KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 39.55
- 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
* 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 590 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.5%
- White
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 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.