Spicewood Elementary School

11601 Olson Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spicewood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spicewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Spicewood Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

Spicewood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spicewood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#311 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
71%
41%
82%
51%
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
43%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spicewood Elementary School's ranking?
Spicewood Elementary School is ranked #311 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Spicewood Elementary School often compared to?
Spicewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathy Caraway Elementary School, Laurel Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spicewood Elementary School?
681 students attend Spicewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Spicewood Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spicewood Elementary School?
Spicewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spicewood Elementary School offer ?
Spicewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spicewood Elementary School part of?
Spicewood Elementary School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Spicewood Elementary School located?
Spicewood Elementary School is located in the The Gardens At Balcones neighborhood of Austin, TX.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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