Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stephen F Austin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen F Austin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Stephen F Austin Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Stephen F Austin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen F Austin Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen F Austin Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stephen F Austin Elementary School often compared to?
Stephen F Austin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frost Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stephen F Austin Elementary School?
569 students attend Stephen F Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Stephen F Austin Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen F Austin Elementary School?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen F Austin Elementary School offer ?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stephen F Austin Elementary School part of?
Stephen F Austin Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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