In the quiet, tree-lined East Cesar Chavez neighborhood near the Colorado River, Sánchez Elementary School reflects the vibrant fusion of old and new that characterizes East Austin.
As a dual-language school serving kindergarten through fifth grade, many students at Sánchez take classes in both Spanish and English. George Sánchez, the school’s namesake, was a pioneer in the field of bilingual education.
An iconic mural painted in 1989 by former students and one of Austin’s top muralists, Raul Valdez, adorns the library’s wall. Part of the original Sánchez campus, the mural was carefully preserved when the school underwent major modernization. The renovated state-of-the-art facility features spaces for learning, collaboration and creativity. The updated playground incorporates natural elements and shade sails.
In the tradition of many East Cesar Chavez residents, Sánchez students celebrate art and show their work at Austin’s La Peña gallery every year. Students can perform in the school’s Sánchez Aztec Singers choir, learn guitar, take dance or join the mosaic club. Sánchez also offers chess, robotics, gardening, tech club, running club and student council.
Sánchez Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
73 San Marcos St,
Austin, TX
Austin Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Azucena Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.8%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
209:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
88.8%
White
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Black
2%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/25/2020
This school doesn't help the kids that need xtra help. Instead of helping my kid with her Reading they just let her fail. She received nothing but 3 and 4's all year long except Reading. They helped the Spanish speaking students, but not mine... they informed me all late in the year that my kid will...
3/26/2017
Sanchez is a place that focuses on the entire child. The teachers and staff at this school go above and beyond the call of duty to provide for the needs of the students. This place is filled with culture, and is evident the moment you walk into the building. There are beautiful murals surrounding th...
7/20/2013
My daughter just finished kindergarten at Sanchez and I feel very confident that she is prepared for the first grade. Mrs. Garcia is fantastic and very involved with each of the children. My daughter loved all her teachers, expecially ms ana in the extenda a care program. I highly recommend this sch...
4/30/2011
I'm more hopeful for success and hope the principal continues to improve leadership. It has been a difficult process and Mrs. Garcia has always been challenged. We all hope for the best results.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About East Cesar Chavez
List Price Range
$320K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
55
Average Home Value
$788,550
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
79%
Household Income
$110,531
% of College Grads
61.2%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,490 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- Studio-3 Beds
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- Austin, TX
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Chicano Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Comal Pocket Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Edward Rendon Sr. Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Norwood Estate Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Sir Swante Palm Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
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