UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 340 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 23 teachers, UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 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.

UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, located in the 78744 zip code of Austin, Texas, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of a child's development. As part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, typically serving prekindergarten students. The school is designed to provide a nurturing, structured environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational numeracy skills to prepare young learners for the transition into elementary school.

The center is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where play-based learning is integrated with academic readiness. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of three and four-year-olds, UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER aims to bridge the achievement gap early on, offering resources and instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning styles. Its location in Southeast Austin positions it as a vital hub for neighborhood families, providing a dedicated space where early childhood education is prioritized through a specialized curriculum and a staff trained specifically in the pedagogical needs of young children.

For more information, contact UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (512) 414-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.