Austin Parkway Elementary

Summary:

Austin Parkway Elementary is a public elementary school in Sugar Land, Texas, serving 711 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District. This high-performing school stands out for its diverse student population, exceptional academic achievements, and strong statewide rankings.

With a significant Asian student population (45.43%) that is much higher than the surrounding schools, district, and state averages, Austin Parkway Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on STAAR assessments. In 2023-2024, 81.25% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 63.21% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools, placing 1058 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Commonwealth Elementary and Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary, which have similar student demographics and academic outcomes, Austin Parkway Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Other nearby schools, like Quail Valley Elementary and Dr. Lynn Armstrong Elementary, have lower performance metrics, highlighting Austin Parkway Elementary's exceptional educational quality.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4400 Austin Pkwy
       Sugar Land, TX  77479-2141


(281) 634-4001

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1058th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,063 Help


Students who attend Austin Parkway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    First Colony Middle
High:    Lawrence E Elkins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.6%
Hispanic:
17.7%
White:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Austin Parkway Elementary ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Austin Parkway Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.6%), Hispanic (17.7%), White (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Parkway Elementary is 14.3, which is the 22nd best among 47 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Parkway Elementary is $10,063. 33 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Parkway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Parkway Elementary 1058th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Austin Parkway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 356th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin Parkway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.36 396th 3465 88.6%
2005 81.63 363rd 3475 89.6%
2006 80.58 378th 3476 89.1%
2007 80.00 438th 3724 88.2%
2008 82.01 367th 3768 90.3%
2009 81.84 384th 3884 90.1%
2010 76.18 707th 3937 82.0%
2011 78.69 561st 4095 86.3%
2012 88.19 291st 4206 93.1%
2013 89.86 228th 4221 94.6%
2014 88.02 294th 4260 93.1%
2015 83.95 520th 4320 88.0%
2016 84.97 480th 4286 88.8%
2017 89.78 375th 4329 91.3%
2018 85.16 518th 4359 88.1%
2019 88.70 383rd 4479 91.4%
2021 84.10 599th 4578 86.9%
2022 80.01 747th 4581 83.7%
2023 77.40 861st 4647 81.5%
2024 71.74 1058th 4675 77.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.31 140th 1046 86.6%
2019 79.57 145th 1112 87.0%
2021 64.24 295th 961 69.3%
2022 65.14 315th 1004 68.6%
2023 40.80 708th 1099 35.6%
2024 75.84 198th 1114 82.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.94 879th 3226 72.8%
2019 53.12 1408th 3333 57.8%
2021 58.14 1075th 3446 68.8%
2022 67.08 804th 3487 76.9%
2023 73.49 595th 3556 83.3%
2024 82.19 406th 3638 88.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.12 250th 3558 93.0%
2019 59.40 968th 3684 73.7%
2021 50.45 1394th 3799 63.3%
2022 62.18 970th 3952 75.5%
2023 70.24 676th 4086 83.5%
2024 54.87 1574th 4261 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 581st 4264 86.4%
2019 75.30 579th 4309 86.6%
2021 66.87 1030th 4451 76.9%
2022 74.44 676th 4477 84.9%
2023 63.37 1301st 4521 71.2%
2024 62.43 1337th 4560 70.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.55 574th 4306 86.7%
2019 85.24 449th 4348 89.7%
2021 81.90 634th 4499 85.9%
2022 79.83 691st 4561 84.8%
2023 75.17 887th 4588 80.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.16 331st 3106 89.3%
2019 75.88 370th 3184 88.4%
2021 75.66 625th 3006 79.2%
2022 70.31 747th 2958 74.7%
2023 69.85 832nd 2980 72.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.58 1471st 4240 65.3%
2019 46.84 2204th 4295 48.7%
2021 54.30 1539th 4331 64.5%
2022 72.30 731st 4461 83.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.16 461st 4319 89.3%
2019 89.09 338th 4357 92.2%
2021 82.61 599th 4498 86.7%
2022 75.83 890th 4563 80.5%
2023 76.41 857th 4585 81.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 479th 1005 52.3%
2019 60.62 399th 1009 60.5%
2021 59.85 388th 967 59.9%
2022 46.95 612th 957 36.1%
2023 52.70 559th 1015 44.9%
2024 41.46 725th 1035 30.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.81 354th 2483 85.7%
2019 76.20 342nd 2515 86.4%
2021 66.86 496th 2444 79.7%
2022 65.46 592nd 2421 75.5%
2023 69.19 517th 2443 78.8%
2024 67.20 556th 2421 77.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 891st 4168 78.6%
2019 73.56 703rd 4188 83.2%
2021 70.72 865th 4329 80.0%
2022 67.70 1028th 4376 76.5%
2023 43.49 2529th 4401 42.5%
2024 47.81 2251st 4431 49.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Austin Parkway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.24 1054th 3127 66.3%
2019 69.91 782nd 3142 75.1%
2021 56.72 1224th 3082 60.3%
2022 50.96 1545th 3082 49.9%
2023 51.11 1564th 3106 49.6%
2024 42.43 1914th 3078 37.8%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, February 10, 2018

Open Quote I used to be a student at Austin prarkway elementary and it was great, now thr school is a prison. So many fun activity’s have been taken away due to angry parents. You cat even play tag or run during recess. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 5, 2015

Open Quote We moved from NY state to TX this past year. We were originally zoned for Commonwealth Elementary and were diverted to Austin Parkway. Commonwealth was capped off. We could not be happier with the level of education our daughter has received. She began APE in the 4th grade. The principal Mrs. Whisonant, school counselor Mrs. Prine, assistant principal Ms. Dickey, 4th grade teachers Ms. Cervantes and Ms. Grove as well as countless other staff has been warm, approachable, accessible and most importantly delivering the highest standards of education. My child could not be happier with her new school and I as a parent could not feel anymore joyful having my daughter attend APE. APE is an environment that is welcoming, warm and very supportive to both their students and their parents.
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Enrollment information for Austin Parkway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 434 33 82 24 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 482 40 90 24 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 528 36 99 26 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1993 616 52 156 32 1 n/a n/a 0 857
1994 720 51 211 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
1995 749 44 167 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1996 749 44 167 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1997 711 53 169 48 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1998 328 48 110 31 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 338 42 104 40 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 321 39 115 39 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 322 55 123 43 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 338 79 156 60 3 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 338 79 156 60 3 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 344 95 207 70 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2005 361 86 247 73 1 n/a n/a 0 768
2006 382 91 313 73 2 n/a n/a 0 861
2007 365 93 355 80 3 n/a n/a 0 896
2008 335 85 346 68 2 n/a n/a 0 836
2009 321 79 348 70 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2010 316 88 347 64 4 n/a n/a 0 819
2011 277 81 337 76 3 0 30 0 804
2012 243 72 312 95 3 0 30 0 755
2013 235 102 308 89 2 0 37 0 773
2014 213 122 306 97 2 0 46 0 786
2015 257 154 413 126 0 0 64 0 1014
2016 237 155 409 133 0 0 57 0 991
2017 173 117 286 128 1 2 44 0 751
2018 158 117 292 102 0 3 43 0 715
2019 135 112 297 95 0 3 46 0 688
2020 129 134 312 102 1 3 44 0 725
2021 114 111 309 79 1 3 37 0 654
2022 123 101 260 87 5 4 41 0 621
2023 118 117 323 97 4 2 50 0 711
2024 103 101 229 105 5 2 48 0 593

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 Austin Parkway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 574 32.0 17.9 n/a
1991 636 32.3 19.6 n/a
1992 689 36.7 18.7 0.3
1993 857 46.0 18.6 1.3
1994 1014 49.5 20.5 0.5
1995 1013 48.5 20.9 0
1996 1013 48.5 20.9 0
1997 981 52.9 18.5 1.6
1998 517 30.5 17.0 2.7
1999 524 35.6 14.7 3.1
2000 515 33.6 15.3 3.3
2001 544 34.7 15.7 3.9
2002 636 44.0 14.5 5.5
2003 636 44.0 14.5 5.5
2004 717 47.4 15.1 6.4
2005 768 45.8 16.8 8.1
2006 861 53.7 16.0 8
2007 896 56.8 15.8 9.6
2008 836 49.5 16.9 7.8
2009 820 50.7 16.1 5.9
2010 819 51.2 15.9 8.1
2011 804 47.3 16.9 9.6
2012 755 46.9 16.0 9.8
2013 773 46.9 16.4 10.1
2014 786 47.6 16.5 8.4
2015 1014 62.0 16.3 7.1
2016 991 62.0 15.9 8.8
2017 751 44.1 17.0 14.8
2018 715 47.0 15.2 16.2
2019 688 42.6 16.1 21.2
2020 725 43.7 16.5 23.2
2021 654 43.9 14.8 22.9
2022 621 41.4 14.9 26.4
2023 711 43.7 16.2 25.7
2024 593 41.3 14.3 33.2

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 Austin Parkway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 574 32.0 17.9 n/a
1991 636 32.3 19.6 n/a
1992 689 36.7 18.7 0.3
1993 857 46.0 18.6 1.3
1994 1014 49.5 20.5 0.5
1995 1013 48.5 20.9 0
1996 1013 48.5 20.9 0
1997 981 52.9 18.5 1.6
1998 517 30.5 17.0 2.7
1999 524 35.6 14.7 3.1
2000 515 33.6 15.3 3.3
2001 544 34.7 15.7 3.9
2002 636 44.0 14.5 5.5
2003 636 44.0 14.5 5.5
2004 717 47.4 15.1 6.4
2005 768 45.8 16.8 8.1
2006 861 53.7 16.0 8
2007 896 56.8 15.8 9.6
2008 836 49.5 16.9 7.8
2009 820 50.7 16.1 5.9
2010 819 51.2 15.9 8.1
2011 804 47.3 16.9 9.6
2012 755 46.9 16.0 9.8
2013 773 46.9 16.4 10.1
2014 786 47.6 16.5 8.4
2015 1014 62.0 16.3 7.1
2016 991 62.0 15.9 8.8
2017 751 44.1 17.0 14.8
2018 715 47.0 15.2 16.2
2019 688 42.6 16.1 21.2
2020 725 43.7 16.5 23.2
2021 654 43.9 14.8 22.9
2022 621 41.4 14.9 26.4
2023 711 43.7 16.2 25.7
2024 593 41.3 14.3 33.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Parkway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (5.1%) $8,611 (94.9%) $9,071
2020 $515 (6.0%) $8,103 (94.0%) $8,618
2021 $615 (6.1%) $9,449 (93.9%) $10,063

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Parkway Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 383rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 861st of 4647 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Austin Parkway Elementary)5862
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Parkway Elementary)6756
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Austin Parkway Elementary)6370
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Parkway Elementary)7354
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Austin Parkway Elementary)8176
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Parkway Elementary)8360
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6657
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Austin Parkway Elementary)6637
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5237
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students688711
 3.3%
African American112117
 4.5%
American Indian04
Asian297323
 8.8%
Hispanic9597
 2.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White135118
 12.6%
Two or More Races4650
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%25.7%
 4.5%


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Students at Austin Parkway Elementary are 39% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 17% White, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 593 students attended Austin Parkway Elementary.

Students who attend Austin Parkway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : First Colony Middle
High : Lawrence E Elkins High School

Austin Parkway Elementary ranks 1058th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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