PICKLE EL
PICKLE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 544 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 37 teachers, PICKLE 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.
PICKLE ELementary School, located on Wheatley Avenue in Austin, Texas, is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving a diverse student body in the North Austin area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on inclusive learning. It is known for its commitment to the surrounding community, acting as a neighborhood hub that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
The school is characterized by its dedication to fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its learners. By utilizing the resources of the Austin ISD network, PICKLE ELementary emphasizes bilingual education and community-based programs to bridge gaps in learning and accessibility. Through its staff and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong emphasis on equity and student engagement.
For more information, contact PICKLE EL at (512) 841-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78752
(512) 841-8400
PICKLE EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 544 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AUSTIN ISD
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 37.47
- 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 544 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PICKLE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- White
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.