Excellent
#1105 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Texas Empowerment Academy EL
Elementary School · Texas Empowerment Academy · Austin, TX
A charter elementary school in Austin, TX where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5800 E PARMER LN, Austin, TX 78660
- Math 72% proficient (2016)
- Reading 62% proficient (2016)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Texas Empowerment Academy EL score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2013, to 67% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Texas Empowerment Academy EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,522
Median home value
$369,300
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Health Professions AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Norman-sims ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Ortega ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| The East Austin College Prep at Southwest KeyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Texas Empowerment Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Texas Empowerment Academy EL is listed in TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Texas Empowerment Academy EL
Texas Empowerment Academy EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Texas Empowerment Academy, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Texas Empowerment Academy EL
What grades does Texas Empowerment Academy EL serve?
Texas Empowerment Academy EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Texas Empowerment Academy EL?
Texas Empowerment Academy EL has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Empowerment Academy EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Empowerment Academy EL is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Texas Empowerment Academy EL rank in TX?
Texas Empowerment Academy EL ranks #1,105 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Texas Empowerment Academy EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Texas Empowerment Academy EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Texas Empowerment Academy EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Texas Empowerment Academy EL has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Texas Empowerment Academy EL a charter school?
Yes, Texas Empowerment Academy EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Texas Empowerment Academy EL a Title I school?
No, Texas Empowerment Academy EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Texas Empowerment Academy EL?
83.7% of students at Texas Empowerment Academy EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (512) 494-1076
- Area population (ZIP 78660)
- 118,437
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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