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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten – 7th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Students demonstrate 10% proficiency in math and 10% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $101,304, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 21 students, Helping Hand is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Helping Hand offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Helping Hand is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.
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 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 10% (2019) to 10% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 10% (2019) to 10% (2021).
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 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is LEE EL (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, MAPLEWOOD EL (rated 7.1/10, 1.5 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 | 7.2 |
| TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Austin | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| BRYKER WOODS EL Austin | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| 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 | 8.4 |
| MAPLEWOOD EL Austin | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN H S Austin | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Helping Hand has a median household income of $101,304. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $644,200, with a median rent of $1,966/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.9%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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|---|---|
| A+ PREP SCHOOL Plano, TX | — |
| ABACUS SCHOOL OF AUSTIN Austin, TX | — |
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Helping Hand has 10.0% math proficiency and 10.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,724/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Austin). Data >1 year old.
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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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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