WAYSIDE EDEN PARK ACADEMY

www.waysideschools.org/epa

Charter School 235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eden Park Academy is a public charter school located in South Austin, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Wayside Schools network, the academy is committed to providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to support not only the intellectual growth of its students but also their social and emotional well-being within a supportive, inclusive community.

The school is known for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. Through this framework, Eden Park Academy integrates global perspectives into its curriculum, fostering critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. By focusing on both local community engagement and global awareness, the academy strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring that every student has the tools and confidence to excel in a global society.

235

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYSIDE EDEN PARK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	146
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
146 (62.1%)
White
54 (23.0%)
Black
20 (8.5%)
Two or More
13 (5.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WAYSIDE SCHOOLS
Phone:	(512)220-9106
Website:	http://www.waysideschools.org/epa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 57

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WAYSIDE EDEN PARK ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WAYSIDE EDEN PARK ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	49.8%
Male	118	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)