PADRON EL

PADRON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 759 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 48 teachers, PADRON 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.

**PADRON ELementary School** (often referred to as West Austin’s Pease Elementary before its renaming) is a historic campus located in the heart of the Old West Austin neighborhood at 1111 W 6th St. Serving the Austin Independent School District, the school is notable for its rich heritage and its position as one of the oldest continuously operating public schools in the state of Texas. The building itself is recognized for its traditional architecture, which reflects the character of the surrounding historic Clarksville and Old West Austin communities.

Academically, PADRON ELementary serves a diverse student body and focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and foundational learning. Due to its location in an established urban area, the school often benefits from high levels of parental involvement and close connections to the downtown Austin region. The school emphasizes a supportive educational environment, aiming to balance its historic legacy with modern instructional practices to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PADRON EL at (512) 841-9600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.