LOIS F GIDDENS EL

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lois F. Giddens Elementary School is a public school located in Cedar Park, Texas, serving students within the Leander Independent School District (LISD). As part of a highly-rated suburban district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It is known for fostering a supportive community environment where educators prioritize meeting the diverse needs of their students through differentiated instruction and active parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Giddens Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and modern instructional technology to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Given its location in the growing Cedar Park area, the school benefits from a collaborative school culture that values communication between teachers, parents, and the broader LISD community.

485

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOIS F GIDDENS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	167
Black	50
Asian	43
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
182 (37.5 %)
Hispanic
167 (34.4 %)
Black
50 (10.3 %)
Asian
43 (8.9 %)
Two or More
41 (8.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-5600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 92

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LOIS F GIDDENS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LOIS F GIDDENS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	51.1%
Male	237	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)