Joslin Elementary School

Joslin Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4500 Menchaca Rd,  Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
291 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Welcome to the South Austin school where learning is more than fundamental, it’s fun. Joslin Elementary School is located in the Westgate neighborhood and is part of the Austin Independent School District. The district operates 125 facilities with more than 74,000 students enrolled. It also has a graduation rate of 92%, SAT scores that exceed the state average, and provides transportation to eligible students. Joslin Elementary School serves nearly 300 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. This public school is small by design so children can receive individual attention from teachers. Students are taught the importance of respect, responsibility, integrity, courage, curiosity, and perseverance in the hope they will use these traits to become lifelong learners and leaders. Children at Joslin Elementary have the chance to become multilingual learners. The school has a language program that allows the pupil to choose a pathway of only English, English and Spanish, English and Mandarin, or all three languages together. There are also special education and gifted and talented programs in addition to after-school care. The after-care program lets children enjoy their after-school time by going on short field trips, playing sports and table games, learning music or math, and cooking. Breakfast and lunch are free at the school, and caretakers and parents are welcome to have lunch with their child. If you’re looking for a school where academics are fun, Joslin Elementary School is waiting for you.

School Details

Head of School
Patrick Aziz
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
239:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
54.7%
White
30%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Joslin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Austin, TX and is served by the Austin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 291 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Joslin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $670,864. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders, Crockett High School, Graduation Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joslin Elementary School.

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