GOVALLE EL

(512)414-2078

www.austinisd.org/schools/govalle

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Govalle Elementary School, located at 3601 Govalle Ave in East Austin, is a PK-5 campus that serves as a cornerstone of the Govalle and Johnston Terrace neighborhoods. Operating within the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the school has a rich history of serving a diverse, predominantly Hispanic and working-class community. The campus is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families and neighborhood initiatives.

In recent years, Govalle Elementary has undergone significant physical and educational transformations, highlighted by the construction of a modern, state-of-the-art campus facility designed to foster 21st-century learning. The school is particularly noted for its focus on dual-language instruction, providing students with the opportunity to develop bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. By prioritizing inclusive academic programs and maintaining deep roots within the East Austin community, Govalle Elementary strives to provide a supportive, equitable environment that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

384

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOVALLE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	320
Black	51
Two or More	2

Hispanic
320 (83.3%)
Black
51 (13.3%)
White
11 (2.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)

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)414-2078
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/govalle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 44

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOVALLE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOVALLE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	48.4%
Male	198	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)