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Austin Independent School District, Texas
| Austin Independent School District |
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| Travis County, Texas |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Matias Segura |
| # of school board members: 9 |
| Website: Link |
Austin Independent School District is a school district in Texas.
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Superintendent
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Matias Segura is the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District. He was unanimously approved to serve this role on December 15, 2022.[1]
Past superintendents
- Stephanie Elizalde was the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District from August 2020 until December 2022.[2][3] Elizalde's previous career experience includes working as the chief schools officer and the director of mathematics for Dallas Independent School District. She has also worked as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and deputy chief.[4]
- Paul Cruz was the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District from 2014 to 2020. Cruz's previous career experience includes working as the deputy commissioner for dropout prevention for the Texas Education Agency, campus administrator, and teacher.[5][6]
- Meria Carstarphen was the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District from 2009 to 2014.[7]
School board
The Austin Independent School District board of trustees consists of nine members elected to four-year terms. Two members are elected at large and seven members are elected by district.[8]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Independent School District At-large Position 8 | Fernando Lucas de Urioste | January 16, 2025 |
| Austin Independent School District At-large Position 9 | Arati Singh | 2018 |
| Austin Independent School District District 1 | Candace Hunter | December 1, 2022 |
| Austin Independent School District District 2 | LaRessa Quintana | November 21, 2024 |
| Austin Independent School District District 3 | Kevin Foster | 2020 |
| Austin Independent School District District 4 | Kathryn Whitley Chu | December 1, 2022 |
| Austin Independent School District District 5 | Lynn Boswell | 2020 |
| Austin Independent School District District 6 | Andrew Gonzales | December 1, 2022 |
| Austin Independent School District District 7 | David Kauffman | December 1, 2022 |
Elections
Members of the board are elected biennially in November to overlapping four-year terms.[8]
Four seats were up for general election on November 5, 2024. A general runoff election was scheduled for December 14, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was August 19, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Austin Independent School District board of trustees maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[9]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[10]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $212,761,000 | $2,852 | 18% |
| Local: | $882,387,000 | $11,828 | 75% |
| State: | $77,574,000 | $1,040 | 7% |
| Total: | $1,172,722,000 | $15,720 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $2,010,558,000 | $26,950 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $931,897,000 | $12,491 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $510,163,000 | $6,838 | 25% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $112,214,000 | $1,504 | 6% |
| Administration: | $127,251,000 | $1,705 | 6% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $182,269,000 | $2,443 | 9% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $238,009,000 | $3,190 | |
| Construction: | $230,387,000 | $3,088 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $16,316,000 | $218 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $59,877,000 | $802 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
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| 2024-2025[11] | $56,344 | $69,844 |
| 2023-2024[12] | $55,844 | $69,154 |
| 2020[13] | $51,000 | $63,433 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[14]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 33 | 66 | 15 | 18 | 20-29 | 53 | 55 |
| 2018-2019 | 52 | 79 | 32 | 41 | 40-49 | 67 | 73 |
| 2017-2018 | 51 | 76 | 30 | 41 | 40-49 | 64 | 72 |
| 2016-2017 | 77 | 90 | 61 | 71 | 70-79 | 87 | 92 |
| 2015-2016 | 75 | 88 | 57 | 69 | 75-79 | 87 | 92 |
| 2014-2015 | 72 | 86 | 52 | 66 | 65-69 | 85 | 91 |
| 2013-2014 | 78 | 88 | 62 | 73 | 70-74 | 89 | 92 |
| 2012-2013 | 79 | 87 | 64 | 74 | 75-79 | 87 | 93 |
| 2011-2012 | 84 | 91 | 72 | 81 | 80-84 | 92 | 95 |
| 2010-2011 | 83 | 88 | 74 | 79 | 80-84 | 95 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 44 | 68 | 23 | 28 | 21-39 | 67 | 71 |
| 2018-2019 | 51 | 72 | 31 | 38 | 40-49 | 70 | 77 |
| 2017-2018 | 51 | 71 | 30 | 38 | 30-39 | 70 | 77 |
| 2016-2017 | 72 | 84 | 55 | 64 | 60-69 | 86 | 92 |
| 2015-2016 | 72 | 82 | 56 | 64 | 70-74 | 87 | 92 |
| 2014-2015 | 73 | 83 | 59 | 66 | 65-69 | 88 | 93 |
| 2013-2014 | 76 | 83 | 63 | 69 | 70-74 | 92 | 94 |
| 2012-2013 | 78 | 84 | 68 | 72 | 80-84 | 91 | 95 |
| 2011-2012 | 87 | 89 | 81 | 84 | 85-89 | 94 | 97 |
| 2010-2011 | 86 | 89 | 82 | 82 | 80-84 | 97 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 93 | 90-94 | 91 | 92 | PS | >=95 | 96 |
| 2017-2018 | 92 | >=95 | 91 | 91 | >=50 | 90-94 | 95 |
| 2016-2017 | 90 | >=95 | 86 | 89 | >=50 | 90-94 | 93 |
| 2015-2016 | 91 | 90-94 | 88 | 89 | >=50 | 90-94 | 94 |
| 2014-2015 | 90 | 90-94 | 85 | 88 | >=50 | 85-89 | 93 |
| 2013-2014 | 86 | 85-89 | 80 | 83 | 60-79 | 85-89 | 94 |
| 2012-2013 | 84 | 80-84 | 82 | 81 | >=80 | 85-89 | 91 |
| 2011-2012 | 83 | 90-94 | 80 | 79 | 40-59 | 80-84 | 90 |
| 2010-2011 | 80 | 90-94 | 74 | 75 | >=80 | 85-89 | 90 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 72,830 | -0.8 |
| 2022-2023 | 73,384 | -1.7 |
| 2021-2022 | 74,602 | -0.4 |
| 2020-2021 | 74,871 | -8.1 |
| 2019-2020 | 80,911 | 1.1 |
| 2018-2019 | 80,032 | -2.0 |
| 2017-2018 | 81,650 | -1.7 |
| 2016-2017 | 83,067 | -0.7 |
| 2015-2016 | 83,648 | -1.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 84,564 | -1.0 |
| 2013-2014 | 85,372 | -1.3 |
| 2012-2013 | 86,516 | 0.0 |
| 2011-2012 | 86,528 | 1.0 |
| 2010-2011 | 85,697 | 1.2 |
| 2009-2010 | 84,676 | 1.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 83,483 | 1.1 |
| 2007-2008 | 82,564 | 0.5 |
| 2006-2007 | 82,140 | 1.2 |
| 2005-2006 | 81,155 | 1.5 |
| 2004-2005 | 79,950 | 1.2 |
| 2003-2004 | 79,007 | 0.5 |
| 2002-2003 | 78,608 | 1.2 |
| 2001-2002 | 77,684 | -0.2 |
| 2000-2001 | 77,816 | 0.1 |
| 1999-2000 | 77,723 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Austin Independent School District (%) | Texas K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Black | 6.0 | 12.8 |
| Hispanic | 54.1 | 53.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| White | 30.8 | 25.0 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Austin Independent School District had 5,092.84 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 14.3.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 205.48 |
| Kindergarten: | 344.22 |
| Elementary: | 2,387.74 |
| Secondary: | 2,030.33 |
| Total: | 5,092.84 |
Austin Independent School District employed 14.78 district administrators and 258.15 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 14.78 |
| District Administrative Support: | 634.80 |
| School Administrators: | 258.15 |
| School Administrative Support: | 379.69 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 1,173.09 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 34.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 191.09 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 92.86 |
| Library/Media Support: | 23.25 |
| Student Support Services: | 387.17 |
| Other Support Services: | 2,185.57 |
Schools
Noteworthy events
2013: Bond proposal worth $892 million
In May 2013, Austin ISD put the largest bond proposal ever attempted in Central Texas at that time to the vote. In total, the bond package was worth $892 million. The package was split into four different propositions: Propositions 1, 2, 3 and 4. Propositions 1 and 3 were approved by voters and propositions 2 and 4 were rejected. Proposition 1, totaling $140.6 million, passed by a few hundred votes and was earmarked for technology upgrades, energy conservation initiatives, and new equipment. Proposition 2, worth $234 million, did not pass and would have addressed overcrowding in district schools through the construction of three new schools. Proposition 3, which passed, was the largest portion of the bond package at $349 million. It was intended to go toward various renovations in the district. Proposition 4, which was rejected by voters, would have given $168.6 million to the district for academic programs, fine arts, and athletics. It was the first district bond proposal since 1989 to be rejected, or partially rejected, by voters.[15]<ref>[https://communityimpact.com/austin/vote/2013/05/02/voters-pass-489-7m-in-austin-isd-bond-election-two-propositions-fail/ Community Impact Newsletter, "Voters pass $489.7M in Austin ISD bond election; two propositions fail," May 2, 2013
Contact information
Austin Independent School District
4000 S. I-H 35 Frontage Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-414-1700
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See also
| Texas | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Austin Independent School District
- Texas Education Agency
- Texas Association of School Boards
Footnotes
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "Interim Superintendent Matias Segura," accessed September 5, 2023
- ↑ NPR KUT 90.5, "Meet Stephanie Elizalde, Austin ISD's New Superintendent," August 12, 2020
- ↑ CBSNews, "Dallas ISD board of trustees formally names Stephanie Elizalde as superintendent," accessed September 5, 2023
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "Superintendent," accessed August 5, 2021
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "Superintendent," archived June 20, 2019
- ↑ University of Texas, Austin - College of Education, "Austin ISD Superintendent and UT Alumnus Paul Cruz to Join Faculty at UT Austin," February 19, 2020
- ↑ Statesmen.com, "Austin school Superintendent Meria Carstarphen leaving for Atlanta job," archived November 27, 2014
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Austin Independent School District, "Board Members - Elections," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "Board Meetings - Public Participation," accessed January 18, 2024
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "2024-2025 Compensation Manual," accessed April 16, 2025
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "2023-2024 Teacher Placement Scale - DRAFT," accessed January 31, 2024
- ↑ Austin Independent School District, "2020-2021 New Hire Guide for Teachers and Librarians," accessed August 3, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ The Austin Chronicle, "AISD Bonds: Half Pass, Half Fail," archived November 8, 2014
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