ZAVALA EL

310 ROBERT MARTINEZ JR ST
AUSTIN, TX 78702

www.austinisd.org/schools/zavala

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Zavala Elementary, located in the historic East Austin neighborhood, serves as a community-focused campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in a culturally rich area, the school often emphasizes strong ties between the classroom and the local community, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Zavala Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate bilingual education and culturally responsive teaching practices to meet the needs of its neighborhood families. The school benefits from its proximity to downtown Austin, allowing for various community partnerships and engagement opportunities. As part of the AISD network, the campus is dedicated to preparing students for middle school success by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future academic challenges.

259

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZAVALA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	178
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
178 (68.7 %)
Black
53 (20.5 %)
White
20 (7.7 %)
Two or More
6 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (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)414-2318
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/zavala
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 39

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ZAVALA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ZAVALA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	52.1%
Male	124	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL CHARTER SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 296 Students

2200 E 6TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78702 (0.2 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th