KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS

(512)651-2069

www.kipptexas.org

Charter School 453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

KIPP Austin Obras is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Southeast Austin, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools network, the school operates under a mission to prepare students for success in college, career, and life. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a supportive culture that focuses on developing both character strengths and academic proficiency.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for core subjects, enrichment activities, and personalized support. KIPP Austin Obras fosters a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure each student receives individualized attention. By prioritizing high expectations, a "team and family" philosophy, and a focus on social-emotional growth, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its students with the tools necessary to thrive in high school and beyond.

453

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	413
Black	22
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
413 (91.2 %)
Black
22 (4.9 %)
White
11 (2.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(512)651-2069
Website:	http://www.kipptexas.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIPP AUSTIN OBRAS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	51.4%
Male	220	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)