WIDEN EL

5605 NUCKOLS CROSSING RD
AUSTIN, TX 78744

www.austinisd.org/schools/widen

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Widen Elementary School, located in the Southeast Austin area, serves a diverse student population as part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, Widen strives to meet the unique needs of each student, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond while building a strong sense of community among its pupils, staff, and families.

The school is deeply integrated into the Nuckols Crossing neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local engagement and support. Widen Elementary places a significant focus on equity and access, ensuring that students from various backgrounds have the resources necessary to excel. Through collaborative efforts between educators and parents, the school maintains a culture that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility, aiming to cultivate well-rounded learners who are equipped to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

390

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WIDEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	336
Black	30
Two or More	8

Hispanic
336 (86.2 %)
Black
30 (7.7 %)
White
16 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)

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)414-2556
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/widen
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
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 52

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 34