KOCUREK EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/kocurek

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kocurek Elementary School, located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of South Austin, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is well-regarded for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. It typically emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as math, science, and reading—with enrichment activities designed to support the development of the "whole child."

As a neighborhood school, Kocurek is known for active parent involvement and a dedicated PTA that supports campus initiatives and student activities. The school facilities include resources typical of an AISD elementary campus, and the staff focuses on providing personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Kocurek Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining a welcoming, tight-knit culture for local families.

507

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KOCUREK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	312
Black	26
Asian	9
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
312 (61.5%)
White
129 (25.4%)
Black
26 (5.1%)
Two or More
26 (5.1%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)414-2547
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/kocurek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 76

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KOCUREK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KOCUREK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	48.9%
Male	259	51.1%

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