HART EL

HART EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 682 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 45 teachers, HART EL 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.

HART ELementary School, located at 8301 Furness Drive in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is situated in the North Austin area and serves a diverse community, focusing on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the AISD system, the school follows the district’s broader mission to educate the whole child through a standards-based curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to academic growth in a supportive classroom environment.

The school is known for being a neighborhood-centered campus that emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity. Like many elementary schools in the district, Hart focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, often implementing programs designed to support bilingual students and those from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Parents and community members typically play an active role in the school's culture, contributing to an environment that prioritizes student well-being and preparation for future academic success in middle and high school.

For more information, contact HART EL at (512) 841-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8301 FURNESS
AUSTIN, TX 78753-5826
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HART EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 682 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AUSTIN ISD
Total Students:
682
Teachers:
45.16
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 682 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HART EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.5%
Black or African American
7.3%
White
5.9%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.