Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wells Branch 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wells Branch Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wells Branch Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#7097 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Wells Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Wells Branch Elementary School is ranked #7097 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wells Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Wells Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School, Chaparral Star Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wells Branch Elementary School?
558 students attend Wells Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wells Branch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wells Branch Elementary School?
Wells Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wells Branch Elementary School offer ?
Wells Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wells Branch Elementary School part of?
Wells Branch Elementary School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
school seems pretty good. The diversity is good the gender population seems fair.
5 10/10/2025
I love it, my kid love it.
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