AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL

Austin Discovery School is an open, independent charter school district serving elementary and early middle school students in Austin, Texas. Operating a single school facility located at 9303 FM 969 Road within the 78724 zip code area, the district serves as its own local education agency for federal programs. Situated within the greater Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan region, the campus is set in a rural fringe community environment that combines accessibility with a spacious setting. The district caters to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, offering specialized primary education across these essential foundational years.

According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, Austin Discovery School maintains a close-knit learning community with a total enrollment of 202 students, comprising 106 male and 96 female learners. The student body spans 24 kindergarteners, a strong presence across 1st through 5th grades, and a small 6th-grade cohort. Demographically, the enrollment includes 127 White students, 57 Hispanic students, 13 students of two or more races, 3 Black students, and 2 Asian students. To support academic development and institutional operations, the district employs a dedicated staff totaling nearly 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This includes approximately 33.2 FTE classroom teachers, 1.4 FTE instructional aides, and 15.2 FTE support staff members, fostering an enriched, well-staffed educational environment with a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio.