DOSS EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/doss

860 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Doss Elementary School, located in the Far West neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated teaching staff, and a deep sense of community involvement. It serves a diverse student body and places a significant emphasis on fostering both social-emotional growth and rigorous academic standards, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the district.

The school recently underwent a major modernization project, resulting in a state-of-the-art campus designed to facilitate collaborative learning and modern educational practices. Beyond the classroom, Doss offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. Supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a long-standing reputation for excellence, Doss Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Northwest Austin community, focused on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

860

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOSS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	171
Black	20
Asian	101
Two or More	68
American Indian	1

White
499 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
171 (19.9 %)
Asian
101 (11.7 %)
Two or More
68 (7.9 %)
Black
20 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)414-2365
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/doss
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 57

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOSS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	131
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOSS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	419	48.7%
Male	441	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)