District Overview
Serving as an educational cornerstone of Texas's capital city, Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 4000 S IH 35 Frontage Road. Situated in a thriving large city setting within the broader Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan area, the district operates 123 public schools designed to nurture academic growth at every developmental stage. Offering a complete educational continuum from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, Austin ISD supports a dynamic and diverse student body of over 72,000 learners across its expansive urban footprint.

To power this widespread academic network, Austin ISD maintains a robust professional workforce totaling more than 21,600 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional core is led by a dedicated teaching force of over 10,350 educators and 1,200 instructional aides, supported by an additional 10,000 administrative and support personnel who manage operational efficiency, student services, and facility care. This strong staffing framework ensures that students receive well-rounded guidance and individualized support, making Austin ISD a vital community resource for local families and a key subject of interest for educational researchers. Families and researchers seeking additional information regarding district programs and initiatives can visit their official portal at www.austinisd.org.
123
Total Schools
72,272
Total Students
10,352.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN ISD
Demographic Student Count
White21,991
Hispanic39,305
Black4,342
Asian3,448
Two or More2,992
American Indian125
Pacific Islander69
  • Hispanic
    39,305 (54.4%)
  • White
    21,991 (30.4%)
  • Black
    4,342 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    3,448 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    2,992 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    125 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    69 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in AUSTIN ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary78
Middle20
High22
Other9
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:5 Charter Schools
Number of schools:123
Students:72,272*
Teachers (FTE):10,352.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in AUSTIN ISD
Found 129 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
433 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
272 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
506 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th