Austin El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades PK-5
1,966th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
Austin El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Austin El 1,966th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
Austin El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 362 students tested
Austin El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 699 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 54.6% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.0% | 33.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Austin El
Typical home value $180K in zip 79605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Austin El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 1.2 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 6Ward ElAbilene ISD · 1.5 mi away2,175th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 37% - 5Bassetti ElAbilene ISD · 1.5 mi away2,302nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 1.6 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 1.8 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 5Dyess ElAbilene ISD · 2.4 mi away2,236th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 5Stafford ElAbilene ISD · 3 mi away2,553rd of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 3.1 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Austin El in?
Austin El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Austin El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Austin El 1,966th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Austin El?
White 55%, Hispanic 33%, Black 5%, Two or more races 5% (699 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Austin El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79605 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.