At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Uphaus Early Childhood Center: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14:1 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
- 61
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.4:1
What the reported data says about Uphaus Early Childhood Center
Uphaus Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Austin. It is one of 122 current school records connected to Austin ISD. NCES reports 246 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 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to 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 (79.7%) and White (8.5%). English learners represent 75.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Uphaus Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.59 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
- 75.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.2%
- 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
- White8.5%
- Hispanic79.7%
- Black6.5%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
Not reported as 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.
Ortega El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
Zavala El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
229 reported students
Joslin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Wooten El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Norman-Sims El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Oak Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
215 reported students
Public schools near Uphaus Early Childhood Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Austin Obras Elementary · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | PK–04 | 373 | under 0.1 mi |
| Houston El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 496 | 0.3 mi |
| Rodriguez El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 372 | 0.5 mi |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Austin Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas | PK–05 | 374 | 0.8 mi |
| Wayside Real Learning Academy Elementary · Charter · Wayside Schools | PK–05 | 644 | 1 mi |
| Widen El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 433 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Uphaus Early Childhood Center
What grades does Uphaus Early Childhood Center serve?
Uphaus Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Austin ISD.
How many students attend Uphaus Early Childhood Center?
Uphaus Early Childhood Center reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 61 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Uphaus Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 246 students and 17.59 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 Uphaus Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Uphaus Early Childhood Center 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 Uphaus Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.2% 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 Uphaus Early Childhood Center in?
Uphaus Early Childhood Center 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 Uphaus Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP Austin Obras (under 0.1 mi), Houston El (0.3 mi), Rodriguez El (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.