Austin Elementary School

Austin Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Located in a rural area near the town of Austin, Indiana, the school’s address is 401 S Hwy 31. With an enrollment of 581 students and a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1, Austin Elementary focuses on providing personalized education within its tight-knit community.

The academic performance at Austin Elementary reflects areas with room for improvement; the school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.6 out of 10, placing it in the bottom fifth percentile among Indiana schools. Specifically, only 19% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 24% in Math, while no students have reached proficiency in Science. Despite these challenges, Austin Elementary remains a cornerstone of its rural community, where families value its commitment to their children's development and well-being.

The school is deeply rooted in the local area, supporting the needs of its students with dedicated teachers and resources available within its unique setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School is 23.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Austin Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.