T J AUSTIN EL
359 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
T.J. Austin Elementary School, located on West Franklin Street in Tyler, Texas, is a core institution within the Tyler Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves a diverse population of young learners in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to meet state educational standards while developing their unique talents and character.
Like many schools in the Tyler ISD system, T.J. Austin Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic intervention to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goal of preparing students for higher levels of learning through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching approaches. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, often hosting events and programs aimed at strengthening the connection between home life and the classroom experience.
Like many schools in the Tyler ISD system, T.J. Austin Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic intervention to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to succeed. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goal of preparing students for higher levels of learning through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching approaches. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, often hosting events and programs aimed at strengthening the connection between home life and the classroom experience.
359
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 221 |
| Black | 117 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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Hispanic221 (61.6%)
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Black117 (32.6%)
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White13 (3.6%)
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Two or More8 (2.2%)
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: | TYLER ISD |
| Phone: | (903)262-1765 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 359 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 352 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
53
Kindergarten
50
Grade 1
41
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
54
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
58
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Grade 1 | 41 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 54 |
| Grade 4 | 47 |
| Grade 5 | 58 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 171 | 47.6% |
| Male | 188 | 52.4% |
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