UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

School Overview
Uphaus Early Childhood Center, located in the 78744 zip code of Austin, Texas, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of a child's development. As part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, typically serving prekindergarten students. The school is designed to provide a nurturing, structured environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational numeracy skills to prepare young learners for the transition into elementary school.

The center is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where play-based learning is integrated with academic readiness. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of three and four-year-olds, Uphaus Early Childhood Center aims to bridge the achievement gap early on, offering resources and instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning styles. Its location in Southeast Austin positions it as a vital hub for neighborhood families, providing a dedicated space where early childhood education is prioritized through a specialized curriculum and a staff trained specifically in the pedagogical needs of young children.
285
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic243
Black11
Asian4
Two or More7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    243 (85.3 %)
  • White
    19 (6.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)414-5520
Website: http://www.austinisd.org/schools/uphaus
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 233
Kindergarten 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten233
Kindergarten52
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13447%
Male15153%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 510 Students