PECAN SPRINGS EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/pecansprings

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pecan Springs Elementary is a public school located in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Austin, Texas, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a diverse, community-oriented environment. It is known for its commitment to student growth and academic development, often emphasizing social-emotional learning alongside core curriculum subjects to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, frequently acting as a hub for local families and neighborhood initiatives. Pecan Springs prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture, offering various support services and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school strives to create a positive, engaging learning experience for all of its students.

279

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PECAN SPRINGS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	188
Black	62
Asian	9
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
188 (67.4%)
Black
62 (22.2%)
White
12 (4.3%)
Asian
9 (3.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)414-4445
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/pecansprings
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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 37

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 32