KIPP AUSTIN LEADERSHIP EL

KIPP AUSTIN LEADERSHIP 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 544 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 34 teachers, KIPP AUSTIN LEADERSHIP EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 LEADERSHIP ELementary (KALE) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Southeast Austin, serving students in grades PK-4. As part of the KIPP Texas network, the school operates under a mission centered on preparing students for success in college, career, and life by fostering both academic achievement and character development. The campus is known for a structured learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and a culture of high expectations, aiming to close the opportunity gap for students in the surrounding communities.

Beyond core academics, KIPP AUSTIN LEADERSHIP ELementary integrates social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of community responsibility. The school works closely with families to provide a supportive network that extends beyond the classroom, focusing on long-term goal setting and college readiness from a young age. By combining rigorous instruction with a values-based approach, the school seeks to empower its students to become self-advocates and active contributors to their community.

For more information, contact KIPP AUSTIN LEADERSHIP EL at (512) 651-2168 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.