STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public charter elementary school that is part of the STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NACOGDOCHES, TX with about 255 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL 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.

The Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) Charter School, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, is a unique public educational institution that operates as an independent school district under the authority of Stephen F. Austin State University. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school functions as a laboratory for the university’s College of Education. This arrangement allows the school to implement innovative, research-based teaching practices while providing university students with hands-on clinical experiences in a real-world classroom setting.

The school is widely recognized for its small class sizes and its focus on a child-centered, inquiry-based curriculum. By integrating the university's academic resources with daily elementary instruction, the SFA Charter School emphasizes a collaborative learning environment that benefits both the primary students and the future educators training on-site. Its location on the SFA campus fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, making it a highly sought-after choice for families in the Nacogdoches area looking for a specialized, university-affiliated educational experience.

For more information, contact STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL at (936) 468-5899 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.