Overview
HELPING HAND is a public primary serving grades 0–7 in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 19 students. It is part of the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
4.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–7
DistrictUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78751
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480007112104
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment19
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino41.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian29.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)