Excellent
#330 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Barton Creek EL
Elementary School · Eanes ISD · Austin, TX
An Eanes ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1314 PATTERSON RD, Austin, TX 78733
- Math 73% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barton Creek EL score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barton Creek EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$220,421
Median home value
$964,100
Median rent
$3,060/mo
College educated
83.1%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Bee CavePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| River Ridge ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eanes ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barton Creek EL is listed in EANES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Creek EL
Barton Creek EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Eanes ISD, serving approximately 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Creek EL
What grades does Barton Creek EL serve?
Barton Creek EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barton Creek EL?
Barton Creek EL has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Creek EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Creek EL is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Creek EL rank in TX?
Barton Creek EL ranks #330 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Barton Creek EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Creek EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barton Creek EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Creek EL has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Barton Creek EL a charter school?
No, Barton Creek EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Creek EL a Title I school?
No, Barton Creek EL is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 732-9180
- Area population (ZIP 78733)
- 9,339
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78733; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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