LOIS F GIDDENS EL

LOIS F GIDDENS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEANDER ISD school district, located in CEDAR PARK, TX with about 533 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 42 teachers, LOIS F GIDDENS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Lois F. Giddens Elementary School is a public school located in Cedar Park, Texas, serving students within the Leander Independent School District (LISD). As part of a highly-rated suburban district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It is known for fostering a supportive community environment where educators prioritize meeting the diverse needs of their students through differentiated instruction and active parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Giddens Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and modern instructional technology to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Given its location in the growing Cedar Park area, the school benefits from a collaborative school culture that values communication between teachers, parents, and the broader LISD community.

For more information, contact LOIS F GIDDENS EL at (512) 570-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 TIMBERWOOD DR
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613-7100
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LOIS F GIDDENS EL is a public Title I school in CEDAR PARK, TX with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEANDER ISD
Total Students:
533
Teachers:
42.12
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 targeted assistance 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 533 students

White
44.5%
Hispanic/Latino
40.2%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.