AUSTIN EL

www.hcisd.org/austin

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Austin Elementary School, located on East Austin Avenue in Harlingen, Texas, is a part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, student development, and foundational learning. As an elementary campus, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for young learners during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the broader district initiatives found within HCISD, which emphasizes innovation, community involvement, and college and career readiness even at the primary level. By utilizing a supportive campus environment, Austin Elementary aims to equip its students with the necessary tools for success as they progress through their academic journey. For those seeking more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or enrollment, the official website at [www.hcisd.org/austin](http://www.hcisd.org/austin) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

295

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	278
Black	1

Hispanic
278 (94.2%)
White
16 (5.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3060
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/austin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 41

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AUSTIN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AUSTIN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	44.4%
Male	164	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)