PICKLE EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/pickle

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pickle Elementary School, located on Wheatley Avenue in Austin, Texas, is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving a diverse student body in the North Austin area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on inclusive learning. It is known for its commitment to the surrounding community, acting as a neighborhood hub that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is characterized by its dedication to fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its learners. By utilizing the resources of the Austin ISD network, Pickle Elementary emphasizes bilingual education and community-based programs to bridge gaps in learning and accessibility. Through its staff and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong emphasis on equity and student engagement.

407

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PICKLE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	378
Black	18
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
378 (92.9%)
Black
18 (4.4%)
White
6 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
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)841-8400
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/pickle
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
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 58

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62