SANCHEZ EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/sanchez

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sanchez Elementary School, located at 73 San Marcos Street in the heart of East Austin, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Austin Independent School District. The school is known for its deep roots in the neighborhood and its commitment to fostering a culturally responsive learning environment that celebrates the diverse heritage of its students. As a Title I school, it provides essential support systems to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality instruction and the resources necessary to succeed academically.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sanchez Elementary is recognized for its emphasis on community engagement and the "whole child" approach to education. The school frequently integrates social-emotional learning with hands-on, project-based activities, often partnering with local organizations to provide enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and a strong connection between educators, families, and the surrounding East Austin community, Sanchez Elementary aims to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners.

489

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANCHEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	434
Black	10
Asian	19
Two or More	4

Hispanic
434 (88.8 %)
White
22 (4.5 %)
Asian
19 (3.9 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)

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)414-4423
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/sanchez
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 59

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SANCHEZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	51
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SANCHEZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	45.8%
Male	265	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)