Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zilker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Zilker Elementary serves the east part of its school district in Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zilker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Zilker Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Motto
“Zilker is a great place for kids!”
School Rankings
Zilker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zilker Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#471 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Yellow
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zilker Elementary School's ranking?
Zilker Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Zilker Elementary School often compared to?
Zilker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barton Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zilker Elementary School?
506 students attend Zilker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Zilker Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zilker Elementary School?
Zilker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zilker Elementary School offer ?
Zilker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zilker Elementary School part of?
Zilker Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Zilker Elementary School located?
Zilker Elementary School is located in the Zilker neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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