AUSTIN EL

www.ennis.k12.tx.us/

359 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Austin Elementary School, located at 1500 Austin Drive in Ennis, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the Ennis Independent School District. As a dedicated elementary campus, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the Ennis community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the formative early years of schooling.

As part of the broader Ennis ISD network, Austin Elementary adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a supportive and inclusive educational experience. The school utilizes the district's resources to offer a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. Those interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can find further details through the official Ennis ISD website at http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/.

359

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	227
Black	40
Two or More	3

Hispanic
227 (63.2 %)
White
89 (24.8 %)
Black
40 (11.1 %)
Two or More
3 (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:	ENNIS ISD
Phone:	(972)872-7190
Website:	http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 120