Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary serves the northeastern area of Austin, TX, covering approximately 19 square miles. Most families live around 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School's student population of 711 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
711 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7469 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School's ranking?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School is ranked #7469 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School often compared to?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Decker Elementary School, Austin Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School?
711 students attend Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School offer ?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School part of?
Hornsby-dunlap Elementary School is part of Del Valle Independent School District.
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