AUSTIN ISD

Texas · Public School District

124

Schools

73,384

Students

$26,950

Per-Pupil Spend

+88% nat'l

51.5%

Free Lunch Rate

≈ nat'l avg

96.4%

Graduation Rate

+9.9pp vs nat'l

District Overview

AUSTIN ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 73,384 students across 124 schools. It includes 79 elementary, 20 middle, 21 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 96.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,950 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (124)

Elementary Schools79 schools

School	Grades	Students
ALLISON EL	PK–06	403
ANDREWS EL	PK–05	343
BALDWIN EL	PK–05	649
BARANOFF EL	PK–05	850
BARRINGTON EL	PK–05	345
BARTON HILLS EL	KG–06	351
BEAR CREEK EL	PK–05	603
BECKER EL	PK–05	502
BLACKSHEAR EL	PK–05	262
BLANTON EL	PK–05	620
BLAZIER EL	PK–06	1,169
BOONE EL	PK–05	489
BRENTWOOD EL	PK–05	630
BROWN EL	PK–05	486
BRYKER WOODS EL	KG–05	293
CAMPBELL EL	PK–05	185
CASEY EL	PK–05	500
CASIS EL	PK–05	599
CLAYTON EL	PK–05	718
COOK EL	PK–05	446
COWAN EL	PK–05	544
CUNNINGHAM EL	PK–05	370
DAEP- EL	03–03	1
DAVIS EL	PK–05	651
DAWSON EL	PK–05	257
DOSS EL	PK–05	860
GALINDO EL	PK–05	451
GOVALLE EL	PK–06	360
GRAHAM EL	PK–05	475
GUERRERO THOMPSON	PK–05	562
GULLETT EL	PK–05	565
HARRIS EL	PK–05	373
HART EL	PK–05	531
HIGHLAND PARK EL	PK–05	638
HILL EL	PK–05	842
HOUSTON EL	PK–06	527
JORDAN EL	PK–05	555
JOSLIN EL	PK–05	267
KIKER EL	PK–05	789
KOCUREK EL	PK–05	522
LANGFORD EL	PK–06	514
LEE EL	KG–06	458
LINDER EL	PK–05	557
MAPLEWOOD EL	PK–05	402
MATHEWS EL	PK–06	345
MCBEE EL	PK–05	344
MENCHACA EL	PK–05	758
MILLS EL	PK–05	776
NORMAN-SIMS EL	PK–05	278
OAK HILL EL	PK–05	663
OAK SPRINGS EL	PK–05	233
ODOM EL	PK–05	342
ORTEGA EL	PK–06	274
OVERTON EL	PK–05	424
PADRON EL	PK–05	574
PALM EL	PK–05	341
PATTON EL	PK–05	798
PECAN SPRINGS EL	PK–05	292
PEREZ EL	PK–06	450
PICKLE EL	PK–05	326
PILLOW EL	PK–05	386
PLEASANT HILL EL	PK–05	374
REILLY EL	PK–05	344
RIDGETOP EL	PK–05	367
RODRIGUEZ EL	PK–06	395
SANCHEZ EL	PK–06	489
ST ELMO EL	PK–05	302
SUMMITT EL	PK–05	760
SUNSET VALLEY EL	PK–05	448
TRAVIS HTS ELCharter	PK–05	510
UPHAUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	PK–KG	285
WALNUT CREEK EL	PK–05	545
WIDEN EL	PK–06	390
WILLIAMS EL	PK–05	386
WINN MONTESSORI	PK–05	267
WOOLDRIDGE EL	PK–05	456
WOOTEN EL	PK–05	347
ZAVALA EL	PK–06	259
ZILKER EL	PK–05	488

Middle Schools20 schools

School	Grades	Students
AUSTIN ST HOSPITAL	05–11	11
BAILEY MIDDLE	06–08	798
BEDICHEK MIDDLE	06–08	675
BURNET MIDDLE	06–08	799
COVINGTON MIDDLE	06–08	637
DOBIE MIDDLE	06–08	618
GARCIA YMLA	06–08	257
GENERAL MARSHALL MIDDLE	06–08	0
GORZYCKI MIDDLE	06–08	1,286
KEALING MIDDLE	06–08	1,255
LAMAR MIDDLE	06–08	1,182
LIVELY MIDDLE	06–08	1,107
MARTIN MIDDLE	07–08	296
MENDEZ MIDDLECharter	07–08	223
MURCHISON MIDDLE	06–08	1,237
O HENRY MIDDLE	06–08	754
PAREDES MIDDLE	06–08	657
SADLER MEANS YWLA	06–08	322
SMALL MIDDLE	06–08	1,211
WEBB MIDDLE	06–08	571

High Schools21 schools

School	Grades	Students
AKINS H S	09–12	2,613
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER	06–12	114
ANDERSON H S	09–12	2,210
AUSTIN H S	09–12	2,317
BOWIE H S	09–12	2,782
CROCKETT ECHS	09–12	1,608
EASTSIDE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	699
GARZA INDEPENDENCE H S	10–12	150
GRADUATION PREP ACADEMY NAVARRO	09–12	58
GRADUATION PREPARATORY ACADEMY	09–12	61
GREENLEAF NCCCharter	12–12	14
LASA H S	09–12	1,432
LBJ ECHS	09–12	772
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	07–12	20
MCCALLUM H S	09–12	1,824
NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,649
NORTHEAST EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,019
PHOENIX ACADEMY	09–12	16
RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS	06–12	895
TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	07–12	24
TRAVIS EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,137

Other Schools4 schools

School	Grades	Students
AUSTIN ISD PREK PARTNERSHIP (PKP)Charter	PK–PK	92
INTERNATIONAL H S	09–10	305
ROSEDALE	PK–12	147
TRAVIS COUNTY J J A E P	KG–12	0

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,950+88% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

75%

State

6.6%

Local (property tax)

75.2%

Federal

18.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

124

Schools

73,384

Students

51%

Free Lunch

$27K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate96.4%

Opportunity Score41/100

StateTexas →

School Rankings

Best Elementary Schools Best Middle Schools Best High Schools

Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

96.4% graduation rate — 9.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.

High per-student investment

Spends $26,950 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 124 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in AUSTIN ISD?

AUSTIN ISD has 124 public schools, serving a total of 73,384 students.

What is the graduation rate for AUSTIN ISD?

The graduation rate is 96.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does AUSTIN ISD spend per student?

AUSTIN ISD spends $26,950 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in AUSTIN ISD?

51% of students in AUSTIN ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in AUSTIN ISD?

Yes — 4 of the 124 schools in AUSTIN ISD are charter schools.

What grade levels does AUSTIN ISD serve?

AUSTIN ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for AUSTIN ISD?

The median opportunity score across schools in AUSTIN ISD is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.