GALINDO EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/galindo

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Galindo Elementary, located in the vibrant 78704 zip code of South Austin, is a PK-5 campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student body. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and social-emotional development to help students succeed both academically and personally.

As a neighborhood school, Galindo is known for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a central role in the campus culture. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all learners, often utilizing its unique South Austin location to engage students through local partnerships and community-focused initiatives. For families in the area, Galindo serves as a stable, nurturing hub that prioritizes student growth and collaborative learning.

451

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALINDO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	393
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
393 (87.1 %)
White
24 (5.3 %)
Black
18 (4.0 %)
Asian
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)414-1756
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/galindo
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 62

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALINDO EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALINDO EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	43.7%
Male	254	56.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)