GALINDO EL
GALINDO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 586 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, GALINDO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
GALINDO ELementary, located in the vibrant 78704 zip code of South Austin, is a PK-5 campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student body. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and social-emotional development to help students succeed both academically and personally.
As a neighborhood school, Galindo is known for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a central role in the campus culture. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all learners, often utilizing its unique South Austin location to engage students through local partnerships and community-focused initiatives. For families in the area, Galindo serves as a stable, nurturing hub that prioritizes student growth and collaborative learning.
For more information, contact GALINDO EL at (512) 414-1756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78704-7052
(512) 414-1756
GALINDO EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 586 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AUSTIN ISD
- Total Students:
- 586
- Teachers:
- 43.23
- 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 586 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GALINDO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.8%
- White
- 7.0%
- Black or African American
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.