Overview

Cunningham Elementary is a South Austin gem. At Cunningham, we nurture the thinkers of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Through project-based learning and a focus on changemaker and peacemaker skills, Cunningham fosters a caring and just culture and climate, builds student voice and agency, and cultivates understanding and respect for cultural differences. Partnering with PEAS, our Emeril Lagasse Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen provides our students the opportunity to develop an understanding and passion for the art, science, and beauty of the farm-to-table experience. Cunningham is part of the Crockett Early College High School family of schools, which offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and graduate with an associate degree.


La primaria Cunningham es una joya del sur de Austin. En Cunningham, formamos a los pensadores de hoy para que se conviertan en los líderes del mañana. A través del aprendizaje basado en proyectos y un enfoque en las habilidades de pacificación y cambio, Cunningham fomenta una cultura y un clima justos y solidarios, fortalece la voz y la agencia de los estudiantes y cultiva la comprensión y el respeto por las diferencias culturales. En asociación con PEAS, nuestro jardín culinario y cocina docente Emeril Lagasse brinda a nuestros estudiantes la oportunidad de desarrollar la comprensión y la pasión por el arte, la ciencia y la belleza de la experiencia de la granja a la mesa. Cunningham es parte de la familia de escuelas Crockett Early College High School, que ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener créditos universitarios y graduarse con un título asociado.

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Signature Programs

Student & Family Supports

After-school Programming—Tuition-based
Child Care During the Day
Multiage K-1
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students

Performance | Demographics

2022 STAAR Percent at Approaches Grade Level or above

77%68%68%72%0102030405060708090100ReadingMathematicsScienceAll Subjects

2022 Accountability

As required by Senate Bill 1365 (87th Texas Legislature), academic accountability ratings for 2022 were limited to A, B, C, and Not Rated.

Accountability Rating: A

Student Achievement: B

School Progress: A

Closing the Gaps: B

2022 Distinction Designations

Postsecondary Readiness
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Academic Achievement: Reading/ELA
Academic Achievement: Math
Academic Achievement: Science

Source: Texas Education Agency

2023-24 Student Demographics

African American4.2%Hispanic56.4%White34.1%American Indian0%Asian1.1%Pacific Islander0%Two or More Races4.2%Economically DisadvantagedEnglish Language LearnersSpecial Education54.2%18.2%30.4%Enrollment: 358(As of 10/27/2023)