DESSAU EL

DESSAU EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PFLUGERVILLE ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 608 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 43 teachers, DESSAU 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.

DESSAU ELementary School, located at 1501 Dessau Ridge Lane in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving the Pflugerville Independent School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the surrounding North Austin and Pflugerville communities. It is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing young students for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and community engagement. Beyond standard core curriculum instruction, DESSAU ELementary typically offers a range of programs aimed at supporting a diverse student body, including bilingual education services and various extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on building strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive campus where students are encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.

For more information, contact DESSAU EL at (512) 594-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1501 DESSAU RIDGE LN
AUSTIN, TX 78754-9754
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DESSAU EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PFLUGERVILLE ISD
Total Students:
608
Teachers:
43.62
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 608 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DESSAU EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.2%
Black or African American
11.8%
White
7.6%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.