LEE EL

(512)414-2098

www.austinisd.org/schools/lee

458 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

**Lee Elementary School** (officially known as Russell Lee Elementary) is a highly regarded public school located in the historic Bryker Woods neighborhood of Austin, Texas. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). It is well-known for its strong sense of community, dedicated parent involvement, and a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Lee Elementary is recognized for its unique campus culture and focus on the arts and enrichment programs. The school benefits from its central location, which allows it to maintain a close-knit, neighborhood-centered atmosphere. With a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, Lee Elementary consistently remains one of the most sought-after schools in the Austin area, often serving as a focal point for the surrounding community’s educational activities.

458

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	84
Black	11
Asian	34
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
300 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
84 (18.3 %)
Asian
34 (7.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.5 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)414-2098
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/lee
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 70

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEE EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	51.5%
Male	222	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)