WALNUT CREEK EL

WALNUT CREEK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 642 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 43 teachers, WALNUT CREEK 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.

WALNUT CREEK ELementary School, located at 401 W. Braker Lane in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Situated in North Austin, the school functions as a core educational hub for its surrounding residential community. It is known for serving a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Beyond academics, Walnut Creek typically engages in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and supporting English language learners, given the demographics of the area. Like many schools in the AISD, it strives to build strong partnerships with parents and community members to create a supportive network that enhances the overall student experience.

For more information, contact WALNUT CREEK EL at (512) 414-4499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 W BRAKER LN
AUSTIN, TX 78753-3038
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WALNUT CREEK EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 642 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AUSTIN ISD
Total Students:
642
Teachers:
43.74
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 642 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALNUT CREEK EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.1%
Black or African American
10.0%
White
7.0%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.