BROOKE EL
BROOKE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 246 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, BROOKE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
BROOKE ELementary School, located in the Holly neighborhood of East Austin, is a campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Historically, the school has served as a central pillar for its local community, often reflecting the diverse cultural heritage and rapid demographic shifts of the East Austin area. The campus is known for its focus on providing a foundational education to elementary-aged students while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of an urban school environment.
In recent years, BROOKE ELementary has been part of broader district-wide discussions regarding facility utilization and academic programming. As the neighborhood has undergone significant gentrification, the school has worked to maintain strong community ties while adapting to evolving educational standards. It typically emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, math, and science, while striving to foster an inclusive environment that supports student growth and academic achievement.
For more information, contact BROOKE EL at (512) 414-2043 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78702-4813
(512) 414-2043
BROOKE EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 246 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AUSTIN ISD
- Total Students:
- 246
- Teachers:
- 19.65
- 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 246 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- White
- 2.4%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.