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Helping Hand
Elementary School · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
2200 E 6TH ST, Austin, TX 78702
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Helping Hand
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About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL. Helping Hand serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Helping Hand show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Helping Hand is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Helping Hand sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Helping Hand is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- 2200 E 6TH ST, Austin, TX 78702
- Website
- utcharter.org
- Phone
- (512) 751-4534
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Location
2200 E 6TH ST, Austin, TX 78702
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Helping Hand may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RIDGETOP EL (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is BRYKER WOODS EL (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, LEE EL (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HYDE PARK SCHOOL Austin | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| AHB COMMUNITY SCHOOL Austin | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| HYDE PARK MONTESSORI Austin | 0.5 mi | — |
| KIRBY HALL SCHOOL Austin | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL AUSTIN Austin | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Austin | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| ACE ACADEMY Austin | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| LEE EL Austin | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Austin | 0.9 mi | 3.0 |
| BRYKER WOODS EL Austin | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| HUNTINGTON-SURREY HIGH SCHOOL Austin | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ODYSSEY SCHOOL Austin | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| LONG-VIEW MICRO SCHOOL Austin | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| GRIFFIN SCHOOL Austin | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| RIDGETOP EL Austin | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| MAPLEWOOD EL Austin | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S Austin | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| MCCALLUM H S Austin | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| CLEARVIEW SUDBURY SCHOOL Austin | 1.6 mi | — |
| CLEARVIEW SUDBURY SCHOOL Austin | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78702 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,304
Median Home Value
$644,200
Median Rent
$1,966/mo
Population
26,495
College Educated
58.8%
Homeownership
41.1%
Avg Commute
18.7 min
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Median Age
35.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Helping Hand
What grades does Helping Hand serve?
Helping Hand serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Helping Hand?
Helping Hand has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helping Hand?
The student-teacher ratio at Helping Hand is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Helping Hand?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helping Hand has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Helping Hand a charter school?
Yes, Helping Hand is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Helping Hand a Title I school?
No, Helping Hand is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 751-4534
Resources & Links
District
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 509
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,216
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