Austin Elementary

Summary:

Austin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 321. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Austin Elementary has consistently outperformed the Mesquite Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Austin Elementary has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, with higher rankings compared to other Texas elementary schools in several categories, including a 4-star rating for its Gifted and Talented program. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District, Austin Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. However, nearby schools like Hanby Elementary and McKenzie Elementary have also demonstrated strong academic performance, and the charter school Education Center International Academy 1 has shown promising results as well, providing alternative educational options for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3020 Poteet Dr
       Mesquite, TX  75150-4762


(972) 882-7220

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1086th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,744 Help


Students who attend Austin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kimbrough Middle
High:    Poteet High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.0%
African American:
25.8%
White:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Austin Elementary ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Austin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), African American (25.8%), White (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Elementary is 12.8, which is the 9th best among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Elementary is $9,744, which is the 11th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Austin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Elementary 1086th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Austin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Austin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.67 332nd 3465 90.4%
2005 77.45 585th 3475 83.2%
2006 79.86 422nd 3476 87.9%
2007 82.36 300th 3724 91.9%
2008 62.11 1527th 3768 59.5%
2009 61.26 1640th 3884 57.8%
2010 71.48 1021st 3937 74.1%
2011 72.55 1001st 4095 75.6%
2012 69.49 1168th 4206 72.2%
2013 71.97 1072nd 4221 74.6%
2014 71.48 1145th 4260 73.1%
2015 56.55 1976th 4320 54.3%
2016 49.54 2327th 4286 45.7%
2017 37.75 2672nd 4329 38.3%
2018 60.53 1464th 4359 66.4%
2019 60.38 1494th 4479 66.6%
2021 55.79 1743rd 4578 61.9%
2022 44.82 2449th 4581 46.5%
2023 47.28 2331st 4647 49.8%
2024 70.93 1086th 4675 76.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 700th 1046 33.1%
2019 40.72 705th 1112 36.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.00 727th 3226 77.5%
2019 62.80 928th 3333 72.2%
2021 52.92 1318th 3446 61.8%
2022 37.63 2345th 3487 32.8%
2023 59.96 1166th 3556 67.2%
2024 53.37 1487th 3638 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.62 1850th 3558 48.0%
2019 44.38 1773rd 3684 51.9%
2021 51.89 1324th 3799 65.1%
2022 39.38 2312th 3952 41.5%
2023 53.49 1435th 4086 64.9%
2024 61.31 1184th 4261 72.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 1031st 4264 75.8%
2019 71.82 713th 4309 83.5%
2021 59.13 1449th 4451 67.4%
2022 44.27 2533rd 4477 43.4%
2023 58.31 1635th 4521 63.8%
2024 66.23 1133rd 4560 75.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.98 747th 4306 82.7%
2019 65.67 1210th 4348 72.2%
2021 62.23 1393rd 4499 69.0%
2022 48.13 2269th 4561 50.3%
2023 47.64 2314th 4588 49.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.29 446th 3106 85.6%
2019 65.02 1166th 3184 63.4%
2021 69.61 970th 3006 67.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 1720th 4240 59.4%
2019 56.51 1544th 4295 64.1%
2021 52.85 1645th 4331 62.0%
2022 29.06 3569th 4461 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.00 2380th 4319 44.9%
2019 51.95 1892nd 4357 56.6%
2021 47.39 2117th 4498 52.9%
2022 38.70 2823rd 4563 38.1%
2023 44.86 2460th 4585 46.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 660th 1005 34.3%
2019 15.70 930th 1009 7.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.56 727th 2483 70.7%
2019 54.36 970th 2515 61.4%
2021 58.50 772nd 2444 68.4%
2022 34.64 1695th 2421 30.0%
2023 40.91 1423rd 2443 41.8%
2024 55.59 927th 2421 61.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.63 1330th 4168 68.1%
2019 60.79 1334th 4188 68.1%
2021 66.86 1020th 4329 76.4%
2022 69.40 958th 4376 78.1%
2023 62.26 1352nd 4401 69.3%
2024 68.59 1018th 4431 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Austin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.61 1502nd 3127 52.0%
2019 69.05 823rd 3142 73.8%
2021 38.90 1982nd 3082 35.7%
2022 36.76 2163rd 3082 29.8%
2023 46.57 1756th 3106 43.5%
2024 73.17 622nd 3078 79.8%
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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.

Austin Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 3, 2017

Open Quote The teachers at Austin are professional, caring, and focused on maximizing the potential of each child. When they determined my child was bored they ordered books above his grade level to continue his love of learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Austin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 280 14 40 24 3 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 372 18 46 31 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 424 21 50 27 4 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 455 27 63 37 3 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 458 36 49 37 3 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 469 35 39 37 4 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 469 35 39 37 4 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 427 33 42 44 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 395 32 43 45 6 n/a n/a 0 521
1999 375 36 45 48 6 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 330 42 45 55 7 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 351 51 60 61 3 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 290 65 51 67 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 290 65 51 67 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 269 80 51 70 5 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 249 82 37 95 5 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 222 98 41 104 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2007 215 86 38 115 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 197 80 44 115 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 193 98 36 147 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2010 195 94 33 125 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 179 95 20 140 3 1 10 0 448
2012 181 98 18 128 3 2 12 0 442
2013 163 92 21 139 5 2 13 0 435
2014 162 91 32 159 5 2 13 0 464
2015 147 106 31 165 5 1 19 0 474
2016 157 121 29 187 4 3 20 0 521
2017 149 113 29 193 3 1 17 0 505
2018 124 98 26 200 3 1 19 0 471
2019 118 75 26 165 5 1 16 0 406
2020 107 71 16 172 2 1 19 0 388
2021 89 78 12 153 1 2 12 0 347
2022 79 83 15 140 0 1 10 0 328
2023 67 95 14 135 0 0 10 0 321
2024 58 74 11 135 0 0 9 0 287

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 361 18.0 20.0 n/a
1991 469 17.8 26.3 n/a
1992 526 22.9 22.9 1.9
1993 585 28.0 20.9 6
1994 583 30.2 19.3 4.1
1995 584 28.6 20.4 6.5
1996 584 28.6 20.4 6.5
1997 550 28.9 19.0 5.3
1998 521 28.5 18.3 7.1
1999 510 27.9 18.3 10.6
2000 479 26.0 18.4 9.8
2001 526 27.3 19.3 11.4
2002 475 25.9 18.3 15.2
2003 475 25.9 18.3 15.2
2004 475 26.3 18.1 18.9
2005 468 27.9 16.8 28.4
2006 467 26.6 17.6 36.6
2007 456 27.4 16.6 37.9
2008 438 26.9 16.3 38.4
2009 477 27.4 17.4 41.7
2010 450 27.5 16.3 42.7
2011 448 27.6 16.2 47.1
2012 442 26.5 16.6 50.9
2013 435 27.6 15.7 53.6
2014 464 28.5 16.2 53.7
2015 474 29.0 16.3 57.8
2016 521 31.0 16.8 59.9
2017 505 32.5 15.5 65
2018 471 32.0 14.6 63.1
2019 406 25.3 16.0 62.8
2020 388 25.3 15.2 65.5
2021 347 26.8 12.9 66
2022 328 26.9 12.1 66.8
2023 321 22.6 14.1 71.3
2024 287 22.3 12.8 70.7

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 361 18.0 20.0 n/a
1991 469 17.8 26.3 n/a
1992 526 22.9 22.9 1.9
1993 585 28.0 20.9 6
1994 583 30.2 19.3 4.1
1995 584 28.6 20.4 6.5
1996 584 28.6 20.4 6.5
1997 550 28.9 19.0 5.3
1998 521 28.5 18.3 7.1
1999 510 27.9 18.3 10.6
2000 479 26.0 18.4 9.8
2001 526 27.3 19.3 11.4
2002 475 25.9 18.3 15.2
2003 475 25.9 18.3 15.2
2004 475 26.3 18.1 18.9
2005 468 27.9 16.8 28.4
2006 467 26.6 17.6 36.6
2007 456 27.4 16.6 37.9
2008 438 26.9 16.3 38.4
2009 477 27.4 17.4 41.7
2010 450 27.5 16.3 42.7
2011 448 27.6 16.2 47.1
2012 442 26.5 16.6 50.9
2013 435 27.6 15.7 53.6
2014 464 28.5 16.2 53.7
2015 474 29.0 16.3 57.8
2016 521 31.0 16.8 59.9
2017 505 32.5 15.5 65
2018 471 32.0 14.6 63.1
2019 406 25.3 16.0 62.8
2020 388 25.3 15.2 65.5
2021 347 26.8 12.9 66
2022 328 26.9 12.1 66.8
2023 321 22.6 14.1 71.3
2024 287 22.3 12.8 70.7

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,247 (13.8%) $7,774 (86.2%) $9,021
2020 $1,243 (12.9%) $8,398 (87.1%) $9,641
2021 $1,217 (12.5%) $8,527 (87.5%) $9,744

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1494th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2331st of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Austin Elementary)5252
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Elementary)6645
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Austin Elementary)3739
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Elementary)3754
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Austin Elementary)5844
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Elementary)5646
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Austin Elementary)5625
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students406321
 20.9%
African American7595
 26.7%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian2614
 46.2%
Hispanic165135
 18.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11867
 43.2%
Two or More Races1610
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%71.3%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Elementary

Students at Austin Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 26% African American, 20% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Austin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kimbrough Middle
High : Poteet High School

Austin Elementary ranks 1086th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Austin Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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