CUNNINGHAM EL

(512)414-2067

www.austinisd.org/schools/cunningham

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cunningham Elementary School is a public PK-5 school located in the South Austin area, serving the Austin Independent School District (AISD). It is known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, offering a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various programs designed to support student growth. The school prioritizes a supportive environment that encourages parent involvement and fosters social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects.

As part of the AISD network, Cunningham provides a range of resources tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student population, including bilingual education opportunities and specialized instruction. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating extracurricular activities and local community partnerships to enhance the learning process. It is a highly regarded choice for families in the 78745 zip code who value a localized, community-driven approach to elementary education.

346

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUNNINGHAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	204
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	14

Hispanic
204 (59.0%)
White
113 (32.7%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
Black
12 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2067
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/cunningham
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 50

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 52