BLANTON EL

(512)414-2026

www.austinisd.org/schools/blanton

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blanton Elementary School is a public school located in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Austin, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. Blanton emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond by utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood families. It places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and community partners to enhance the educational experience. With a dedication to equity and individualized instruction, Blanton Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner, providing a structured yet nurturing setting that encourages curiosity, creativity, and community engagement.

620

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLANTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	261
Black	46
Asian	16
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
261 (42.1 %)
White
255 (41.1 %)
Black
46 (7.4 %)
Two or More
38 (6.1 %)
Asian
16 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2026
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/blanton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 71

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 84