At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
602
T J Austin El: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about T J Austin El
T J Austin El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tyler. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Tyler ISD. NCES reports 359 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, 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 (61.6%) and Black (32.6%). English learners represent 48.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.5%. 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 T J Austin El
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.21 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
- 48.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.1%
- 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
- White3.6%
- Hispanic61.6%
- Black32.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 Tyler ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jones El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
Bonner El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Peete El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Clarkston El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
394 reported students
Orr El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
460 reported students
A W Orr El - Cp
Elementary · Grades PK–02
247 reported students
Public schools near T J Austin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 649 | 0.8 mi |
| Ramey El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 517 | 0.8 mi |
| Douglas El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 591 | 1 mi |
| Caldwell Arts Academy Elementary · Tyler ISD | KG–08 | 618 | 1.5 mi |
| Peete El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 385 | 1.8 mi |
| Bonner El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 380 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about T J Austin El
What grades does T J Austin El serve?
T J Austin El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tyler ISD.
How many students attend T J Austin El?
T J Austin El reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at T J Austin El?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 359 students and 25.21 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 T J Austin El a public, charter, or magnet school?
T J Austin El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tyler ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of T J Austin El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.1% 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 T J Austin El in?
T J Austin El is part of Tyler ISD, based in Tyler, TX, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near T J Austin El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Griffin El (0.8 mi), Ramey El (0.8 mi), Douglas El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.