University of Texas Elementary School

University of Texas Elementary School

Charter Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2200 E 6th St,  Austin, TX
4.3
3.1
302 Students
A-
Niche Grade
East Austin’s University of Texas Elementary School is no ordinary school. Here, young scholars learn to be and do their best alongside future educators and researchers. University of Texas students and faculty working in fields such as social work, therapy and education gain hands-on experience at the school. UT Elementary offers students the latest and best approaches to teaching. Students receive individualized instruction in a nurturing environment as they work through rigorous curriculum and practice positive values. The school also provides significant community outreach and support. Extra enrichment days throughout the year—known as BEVO Days—provide them with bonus time for learning and activities. The results of UT Elementary’s program are undeniable. Many students gain admission to Austin’s top intermediate schools, including Kealing Middle’s academic magnet program, the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and distinguished area private schools. As a public charter, UT Elementary is tuition-free and admission is based on a lottery system. Students who live within the Austin Independent School District, as well as a number of surrounding districts, are eligible to apply. At University of Texas Elementary School, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students prepare for a lifetime of success.

School Details

Head of School
Dr Nicole Whetstone
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
65.5%
Black
15.9%
White
13.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
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School Rankings

#15 Best Public ES Teachers in Texas
#54 Best Charter ES in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 11 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/11/2020
There's a really warm environment here, it's clear that the staff and teachers really care about the kids and their learning journey.
5.0 Parent
9/25/2019
I love the learning enviroment. The class sizes are small. My children are happy and healthier and smarter.
3.0 Middle School Student
6/29/2017
It has a very diverse group of kids and the staff was good but they were not teaching everyone the essential needs of the students. I did not feel prepared for the exams for the years to come.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/26/2023
First two years were wonderful and great improvement on my son, he is above average. But good teachers left. This year in 4th grade he dropped the grades abruptly, first due to the teacher yelling at them all the time and not showing any interest on his improvement, also lack of communication with p...
1.0 parent
8/13/2018
The lack of professionalism, care, and communication from this namesake of the U.T. system is disappointing. My son was chosen to attend U.T. Elementary through their lottery early in March of 2018. Apparently, there was notice of a parent orientation meeting to take place in August of 2018 that was...
2.0 parent
7/8/2017
My children attended this school for several years. When they started the principal and administration were great. However, through out the years, the principals, teachers, and leadership changed several times, each getting progressively worse. There is little communication between teachers and pare...
2.0 parent
2/17/2017
We have had two children at the school and have had some truly wonderful teachers, which is always a gift. That said, we have also seen the administrative staff make decisions in such a way that shows little regard for the students. Sending teachers away midyear, or swapping teachers in the middle o...

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