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About this school
Austin Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Abilene, Texas that is part of Abilene Independent School District.
It serves 703 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.0:1.
Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
39%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Austin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Austin Elementary School
$7,849
raised using DonorsChoose
19
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
46
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Austin Elementary School has received support from
37 individuals from Texas and
9 individuals out-of-state.
