METZ EL
METZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 285 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 20 teachers, METZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
METZ ELementary School, located in the Holly neighborhood of East Austin, serves as a central hub for its surrounding community. As part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, dual-language learning environment. The campus emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, integrating rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is deeply rooted in the history of East Austin, and its modern facilities reflect a focus on fostering a collaborative atmosphere. METZ ELementary frequently engages with the local community through family involvement initiatives and partnerships, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a culturally responsive educational experience that celebrates the diversity of its student body.
For more information, contact METZ EL at (512) 414-4408 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78702-4598
(512) 414-4408
METZ EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AUSTIN ISD
- Total Students:
- 285
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 285 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending METZ EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 82.1%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- White
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.