At a glance
Reported students
279
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Pecan Springs El: 279 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Pecan Springs El
Pecan Springs El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Austin. It is one of 122 current school records connected to Austin ISD. NCES reports 279 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.4%) and Black (22.2%). English learners represent 37.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pecan Springs El
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic67.4%
- Black22.2%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Austin ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bryker Woods El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Norman-Sims El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Harris El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Barton Hills El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
286 reported students
Odom El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Wooten El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Public schools near Pecan Springs El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanton El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 748 | 0.9 mi |
| Winn Montessori Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 370 | 1 mi |
| Andrews El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 309 | 1 mi |
| The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key Elementary · Charter · Valere Public Schools | PK–06 | 159 | 1.2 mi |
| Magnolia Montessori for All Elementary · Charter · Montessori for All | PK–07 | 470 | 1.5 mi |
| Austin Achieve Northeast El Elementary · Charter · Austin Achieve Public Schools | PK–04 | 839 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pecan Springs El
What grades does Pecan Springs El serve?
Pecan Springs El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Austin ISD.
How many students attend Pecan Springs El?
Pecan Springs El reported 279 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 223 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pecan Springs El?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 279 students and 23.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pecan Springs El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pecan Springs El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Austin ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pecan Springs El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pecan Springs El in?
Pecan Springs El is part of Austin ISD, based in Austin, TX, which operates 122 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pecan Springs El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blanton El (0.9 mi), Winn Montessori (1 mi), Andrews El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.