Joslin Elementary

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Joslin Elementary ranks 2088 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Joslin Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 267 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joslin Elementary faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic and special education students. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages, with only 31.82% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 42.37% for the district and 40.86% for the state. However, Joslin's White students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 40% of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.94% to 61.89% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the district average.

Joslin Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby Odom Elementary, Cunningham Elementary, and Sunset Valley Elementary, which all have higher STAAR test scores and higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. However, Joslin outperforms the more economically disadvantaged schools of Dawson Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, and St. Elmo Elementary, which have even lower STAAR scores and rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745

(512) 414-2094

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2088^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,115

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.5%

White:

35.1%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Joslin Elementary ranks better than 55.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 35^th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), White (35.1%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joslin Elementary is 10.8, which is the 7^th best among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Joslin Elementary employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joslin Elementary is $16,115, which is the 4^th highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joslin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joslin Elementary 2088^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Joslin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joslin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	57.09	1745^th	4581	61.9%
2023	58.21	1693^rd	4647	63.6%
2024	51.10	2088^th	4675	55.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	52.87	1480^th	3487	57.6%
2023	45.10	1945^th	3556	45.3%
2024	34.14	2541^st	3638	30.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	53.29	1381^st	3952	65.1%
2023	29.94	3131^st	4086	23.4%
2024	62.98	1098^th	4261	74.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	31.74	3401^st	4477	24.0%
2023	32.05	3392^nd	4521	25.0%
2024	52.35	2036^th	4560	55.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.78	1797^th	4561	60.6%
2023	61.01	1517^th	4588	66.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.38	2038^th	2958	31.1%
2023	37.12	2357^th	2980	20.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.25	1804^th	4461	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.83	1889^th	4563	58.6%
2023	51.28	2076^th	4585	54.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	32.75	3236^th	4376	26.1%
2023	33.84	3174^th	4401	27.9%
2024	42.83	2561^st	4431	42.2%

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Rank History for White students at Joslin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	68.30	850^th	3082	72.4%
2023	59.83	1218^th	3106	60.8%
2024	56.75	1316^th	3078	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Joslin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	72	8	6	143	1	14	244
2022	81	14	7	147	2	22	273
2023	80	9	8	146	1	23	267
2024	102	11	11	144	1	22	291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joslin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	244	25.6	9.5	61.9
2022	273	27.3	9.9	52
2023	267	22.5	11.8	50.9
2024	291	26.7	10.8	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joslin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	244	25.6	9.5	61.9
2022	273	27.3	9.9	52
2023	267	22.5	11.8	50.9
2024	291	26.7	10.8	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joslin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,719 (10.7%)	$14,396 (89.3%)	$16,115

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Joslin Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Joslin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Manchaca Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2094	291	27	10.8	49.8%	102 (35.1%)	11 (3.8%)	144 (49.5%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.6%)	51.1	2088^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.3%		58.2	1693^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	63.6%	395								48.9	55.3	51.6	31.8	31.6	50.0	34.4	$16,115	$1,719	$14,396
Sunset Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Jones Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2392	447	30	14.9	33.1%	161 (36.0%)	9 (2.0%)	256 (57.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	69.4	1148^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.4%		86.7	501^st of 4647 public elementary schools	89.2%	647	0.0	10.0	25.0		0.0			58.8	55.2	72.7	46.4	37.1	60.4	43.8	$11,495	$432	$11,063
St Elmo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W St Elmo Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4477	299	24	12.5	79.6%	64 (21.4%)	11 (3.7%)	207 (69.2%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	30.2	3428^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.7%		33.1	3213^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.9%	215	0.0		0.0	12.5				42.9	25.8	33.3	34.1	25.8	45.2	14.3	$13,341	$1,013	$12,329
Galindo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 S 2nd St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-1756	449	41	11.0	88.0%	28 (6.2%)	17 (3.8%)	384 (85.5%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	25.1	3740^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.0%		32.9	3223^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.6%	517	15.8	18.8	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	23.3	23.7	42.0	24.6	21.9	46.5	12.9	$14,099	$1,048	$13,051
Wayside Eden Park Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6215 Menchaca Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Wayside Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 220-9106	271	14	19.3	64.2%	75 (27.7%)	24 (8.9%)	156 (57.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	43.9	2560^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.2%		67.3	1280^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.5%	1280								56.0	58.5	33.3	36.0	39.0	16.7	5.6	$10,753	$701	$10,052
Odom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 Turtle Creek Blvd	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2388	276	27	10.4	84.4%	18 (6.5%)	10 (3.6%)	247 (89.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.1	3430^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.6%		25.3	3677^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.9%	247	12.5	14.3	12.5	8.3	16.7	0.0	0.0	35.9	37.9	42.5	20.9	27.6	32.5	29.0	$13,210	$868	$12,342
Cunningham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Berkeley Ave	Austin	78745	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2067	358	32	11.1	54.2%	122 (34.1%)	15 (4.2%)	202 (56.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	51.1	2091^st of 4675 public elementary schools	55.3%		52.2	2048^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.9%	43								48.8	51.1	54.6	35.7	41.7	50.0	20.5	$13,043	$659	$12,384
Dawson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 S 1st St	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2070	224	24	9.3	79.5%	32 (14.3%)	21 (9.4%)	161 (71.9%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	11.1	4471^st of 4675 public elementary schools	4.4%		9.1	4490^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.4%	19		0.0			0.0			5.6	19.4	43.6	5.6	10.8	30.8	0.0	$15,163	$904	$14,259
Barton Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2108 Barton Hills Dr	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2013	304	23	13.1	8.6%	222 (73.0%)	2 (0.7%)	55 (18.1%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	94.7	192^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	95.9%		94	218^th of 4647 public elementary schools	95.3%	26								88.9	92.2	90.3	83.3	62.8	72.6	45.9	$10,411	$494	$9,918
Zilker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Bluebonnet Ln	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2327	495	36	13.7	25.7%	286 (57.8%)	17 (3.4%)	132 (26.7%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.3%)	91.3	325^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.0%		94.6	187^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.0%	138								71.6	85.7	85.1	65.8	77.8	65.2	37.9	$11,735	$529	$11,207

Frequently Asked Questions about Joslin Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Joslin Elementary?

Students at Joslin Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 35% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

Is Joslin Elementary a good school?

Joslin Elementary ranks 2088^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Joslin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Joslin Elementary.

What district is Joslin Elementary in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

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