ZAVALA EL

310 ROBERT MARTINEZ JR ST
AUSTIN, TX 78702

www.austinisd.org/schools/zavala

229 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zavala Elementary, located in the historic East Austin neighborhood, serves as a community-focused campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in a culturally rich area, the school often emphasizes strong ties between the classroom and the local community, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Zavala Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate bilingual education and culturally responsive teaching practices to meet the needs of its neighborhood families. The school benefits from its proximity to downtown Austin, allowing for various community partnerships and engagement opportunities. As part of the AISD network, the campus is dedicated to preparing students for middle school success by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for future academic challenges.

229

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZAVALA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	151
Black	49
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
151 (65.9%)
Black
49 (21.4%)
White
22 (9.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)

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)414-2318
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/zavala
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
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 45

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 31