NORMAN-SIMS EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/norman-sims

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norman Elementary School, located at 4001 Tannehill Lane in Austin, Texas, is a core institution within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving students in the East Austin community, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive academic environment. As part of the AISD network, Norman Elementary focuses on fostering foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly notable for its place within the East Austin educational landscape, often serving as a hub for community engagement. Like many schools in the district, Norman emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating technology, personalized learning strategies, and community partnerships to address the unique needs of its students. By focusing on academic growth and cultivating a inclusive school culture, Norman Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of excellence and opportunity for the local families it serves.

278

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORMAN-SIMS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	141
Black	114
Asian	12
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
141 (50.7 %)
Black
114 (41.0 %)
Asian
12 (4.3 %)
White
6 (2.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (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)414-2347
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/norman-sims
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 34

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 32