MENCHACA EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/menchaca

699 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Menchaca Elementary School, located at 12120 Manchaca Road in Manchaca, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and families to ensure student success.

The curriculum at Menchaca Elementary is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the state of Texas while incorporating innovative instructional practices to keep students engaged. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that help students explore their interests and build well-rounded skill sets. With a dedicated staff and a focus on building a strong school culture, Menchaca Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

699

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENCHACA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	443
Black	31
Asian	14
Two or More	36
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
443 (63.4%)
White
168 (24.0%)
Two or More
36 (5.2%)
Black
31 (4.4%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2333
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/menchaca
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
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 62

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 98