AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH

www.austindiscoveryschool.org

Charter School 332 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Austin Discovery School (ADS) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in the Austin area. It is known for its focus on a progressive, inquiry-based approach to learning that emphasizes hands-on projects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school aims to create a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education, fostering both academic growth and personal responsibility in a smaller, student-centered environment.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a strong emphasis on "Whole Child" education, which integrates arts, community service, and environmental stewardship into the daily curriculum. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, Austin Discovery School seeks to cultivate an environment where students feel empowered to explore their interests and develop the skills necessary to be engaged, lifelong learners within their community.

332

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	78
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

White
221 (66.6 %)
Hispanic
78 (23.5 %)
Two or More
19 (5.7 %)
Black
10 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL
Phone:	(512)674-0700
Website:	http://www.austindiscoveryschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 15