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Widen El

5605 NUCKOLS CROSSING RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

Ranked 4952 of 5501 in Texas

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Widen El

5605 NUCKOLS CROSSING RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

Ranked 4952 of 5501 in Texas

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About Widen El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 37% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
406
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.2%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 87.93%
Black 6.9%
Two+ Races 1.97%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
87.93%
Black
6.9%
Two+ Races
1.97%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 406
46.31%
188 Female
53.69%
218 Male

Student Population

406 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

406 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Widen El Contact Information

Address

5605 NUCKOLS CROSSING RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

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Phone

(512) 414-2556

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TOP 4952 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Widen El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Widen Elementary School states that enrollment is open via Austin Independent School District for the 2026–27 academic year. In addition, the school offers a variety of unique programs such as dual language, early childhood education, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities for its students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Widén Elementary School allow parents to visit for lunch?

Ans. Yes. Widén Elementary School’s official visitor information page says parents are welcome to visit the campus and enjoy lunch with their child after checking in at the front office.

Q2. Does Widén Elementary School connect families with outside support services?

Ans. Yes. Widén Elementary School’s official campus information highlights approved partner organizations on campus and also points families to ConnectATX, a resource directory for services such as food, housing, and medical care.

Q3. Does Widén Elementary School have a PTA?

Ans. Yes. Widén Elementary School has a PTA, and the official PTA page says families can join in person or online to support the campus community.

Q4. How does student pickup work at Widén Elementary School?

Ans. Widén Elementary School explains on its arrival and dismissal page that dismissal begins at 3:10 p.m., and students can be picked up through the car rider line or the walk-up line with a dismissal card or photo ID.

Q5. Has Widén Elementary School received any recent district recognition?

Ans. Yes. Austin ISD announced in March 2026 that Ashley Marie Phan of Widén Elementary School was named one of the district’s 2026 Teacher of the Year finalists.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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